出埃及记［第40章］
[建造神同在的居所]

1. 按神时间与方式（v1-8）

神明确指示摩西，要在正月初一日立起帐幕。这个时间不是随意的，而是神特别拣选的日子，象征新的开始。我们常常希望事情立即成就，但真正的信心是愿意在神的时间里顺服祂的安排。

2. 预备圣洁的器具（v9-16）

神吩咐摩西要用膏油膏抹会幕和其中的器具。然后，亚伦和他的儿子们也要被膏抹，成为圣洁的祭司。这表明，只有圣洁的器皿才能为神所用。

因此，我们要反省，我们的生命是否已经被神洁净，成为祂合用的器皿。

3. 完全照神的吩咐（v17-33）

这段经文强调，神要的不是部分顺服，而是完全顺服。有些人只愿意遵行自己喜欢的部分，而忽略不合己意的教导。

小结：完全顺服，经历神的同在

二、神的荣耀充满（出40:34-38）

1. 神同在的显现（v34-35）

当以色列人完全按照神的吩咐建立会幕，神的荣耀便降临其中。这表明顺服神的旨意，会带来祂的同在。

另外，摩西原本能随时进出会幕，但当神的荣耀降临，他竟然无法进入。这表明神的圣洁何等尊荣，不可随意对待。

2. 神的云彩引导（v36-38）

神的同在不仅带来荣耀，也带来方向。云彩停住，百姓就安营；云彩移动，他们就起行。

此外，神的同在不仅指引方向，而且在跟随神的方向中，得着遮盖与保护。白天的云柱挡住炎热，夜晚的火柱带来温暖和光亮。

总结：让神的同在充满我们的生命

让我们完全顺服神，使祂的荣耀真实地住在我们里面，照亮我们前行的道路！

Exodus 40
Building a Dwelling Place with God’s Presence

1. In God’s time and way (v1-8)

God clearly instructed Moses to set up the tabernacle on the first day of the first month. This time was not random, but a day specially chosen by God, symbolizing a new beginning. We often want things to happen immediately, but true faith is the willingness to obey God's arrangements in His timing.

2. Prepare holy vessels (v9-16)

God commanded Moses to anoint the tabernacle and its utensils with oil. Then Aaron and his sons were also anointed to become holy priests. This shows that only holy vessels can be used by God.

Therefore, we should reflect on whether our lives have been cleansed by God and become vessels suitable for His use.

3. Completely in accordance with God’s instructions (v17-33)

This passage emphasizes that God does not want partial obedience, but complete obedience. Some people are only willing to follow the parts they like and ignore the teachings that do not suit their own wishes.

Summary: Complete obedience, experience God's presence

II. God’s Glory is Full (Exodus 40:34-38)

1. The manifestation of God’s presence (v34-35)

When the Israelites built the tabernacle exactly as God commanded, God’s glory descended upon it. This shows that obedience to God’s will brings His presence.

In addition, Moses could enter and exit the tabernacle at any time, but when God’s glory descended, he could not enter. This shows how honourable God’s holiness is and how it cannot be treated casually.

2. God’s cloud guidance (v36-38)

God’s presence not only brings glory, but also direction. When the clouds stayed, the people camped; when the cloud moved, they set out.

In addition, God’s presence not only guides the direction, but also provides shelter and protection when following God’s direction. The pillar of cloud during the day blocks the heat, and the pillar of fire at night brings warmth and light.

Conclusion: Let God’s presence fills our lives

Let us obey God completely so that His glory can truly dwell in us and illuminate our way forward!