23: Falling on Joyful Faces

In this episode of the Bayma podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into Exodus 24-40, focusing on the construction of the tabernacle. They review the previous episode's themes of trust and overcoming fear, then explore the detailed instructions for the tabernacle, noting the repetition and its interruption by the story of the golden calf. They draw parallels between the tabernacle's creation and the Genesis creation story, highlighting the significance of the Sabbath, the Ark of the Covenant, and the cherubim. They discuss how the tabernacle serves as a mobile reminder of Genesis 1-3 and emphasize the importance of the tent of meeting (Moad) as the center of the Genesis 1 chiasm. The episode concludes with a reflection on the grand openings of the tabernacle and temple, and how these events should inspire joy and worship rather than fear when encountering God's presence.