Parashah Points: Vayakhel – Making Room For God's Presence
Building the tabernacle involved creating a physical space for God’s presence among His people. This short teaching encourages believers today to prepare their hearts and lives as a dwelling place for God by walking in obedience.
The Vayakhel portion (Exodus 35–38) describes Israel building the tabernacle according to God’s instructions. This brief teaching reminds us not to overlook simple acts of obedience; God’s presence dwells where His people faithfully follow His directions.
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion called Vayelech, we read Deuteronomy 31:8 where we find God’s presence is promised to his people. We take a brief look at what it means to have his presence in our lives and how we can get it.
In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Pekudei, we see how God’s dwelling place on Earth has changed throughout history. In Exodus 40:34 we see it’s beginning in the tabernacle when His glory filled the tent of meeting. Over time, God’s dwelling place continues to increase.
In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion titled, Terumah, we look at how we are to have a desire for God to dwell in our midst, to be in His presence. Exodus 25:8 shows us His desire to dwell with His people, but He doesn’t go where He isn’t wanted.