Bible Reading Plan

The Holy of Holies was the most sacred space in the tabernacle, hidden behind a thick veil that symbolized the unbridgeable divide between a holy God and sinful people. Only the high priest could enter, and only once a year. But when Jesus breathed His last, that veil was torn from top to bottom. The…

The outer court of the Tabernacle was about access and atonement. The inner sanctuary was about abiding and adoration. Inside, three sacred furnishings illuminated the ministry of worship: The Golden Lampstand – the light of the Spirit. The Table of Showbread – the nourishment of Christ. The Altar of Incense – the fragrance of prayer.…

Having entered through the gate and offered sacrifice at the altar, the priest would move next to the Bronze Laver, a basin of water for washing hands and feet before entering the Holy Place. This was more than ritual hygiene; it was spiritual preparation. The Laver teaches that God not only forgives sin, He also…

When worshippers entered the tabernacle courtyard, they encountered the altar. It stood between the gate and every other act of worship, an unavoidable reminder that access to God is always costly. The altar was Israel’s price of admission into God’s presence. It reminded them that holiness isn’t cheap, and sin has consequences. But it also…

The first step toward the presence of God was through a single, distinct entry point — the gate of the outer court. It was the one way in. There were no side doors, no secret paths. Worship began the moment a worshipper chose to enter God’s way rather than their own. That gate foreshadows Jesus.…

Before there was a church, before there was a temple, there was a tent, a tabernacle in the wilderness. And in that tent, God was teaching His people how to worship – not just what to build, but who to become. Moses’s tabernacle is the heavenly pattern for worship, not just a physical structure, but…

Matthew’s genealogy moves through generation after generation of broken people, surprising names, and flawed kings. Then, at the very end, everything changes: “and Mary was the mother of Jesus, who is called the Messiah.” For 42 generations, the story had been built toward this moment. As we head into a New Year, we remember that…

As we approach Christmas, we remember not only the baby in the manger but also the long story that led to His birth. Jesus’ genealogy reminds us of kings—some faithful, some faithless. Hezekiah shone as a bright light, tearing down idols and trusting God to deliver His people. But his son, Manasseh, would become one…

Matthew continues to highlight the messy ancestry in Jesus’ genealogy. He names Ruth, a Moabite whose people descended from an incestuous relationship, reminding us that even those considered outsiders or accidents are fully included in God’s plan. When he presents Solomon, he mentions that his mother was “Uriah’s wife,” reminding everyone of his father David’s…

There’s a principle showing the Gospels are reliable because they include details that no author would invent—embarrassing failures of the disciples, scandals, and brokenness. Matthew goes out of his way to highlight the flawed people in Jesus’ family tree. One of those is Rahab, remembered in Scripture as “Rahab the prostitute.” From this, we see…