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The Presence: Lesson 1 - The Presence

Question #1: Describe the components of the Ark of the Covenant:

a: Materials used to make it (Exodus 25:10, 11)

b: Name of the lid (Exodus 25:18)

c: Figures located on top (Exodus 25:18-21)

Question #2: Where was the Ark of the Covenant kept? (Hebrews 9:3, 4)

Question #3: How is God’s dwelling place described in the Bible? (Psalm 80:1; Psalm 99:1; Isaiah 37:16)

Question #4: Where did the pattern for the Ark of the Covenant come from? (Exodus 25:40; Hebrews 8:5)

Question #5: What was the earthly Ark of the Covenant patterned after? (Revelation 11:19)

Question #6: For what purpose was the earthly Ark of the Covenant used? (Exodus 25:22)

Question #7: Those who touched the Ark of the Covenant died as a result. (See 2 Samuel 6:6, 7 for an example.) Why? (Isaiah 59:2)

Question #8: What has been the response of those who have been privileged to see the actual throne of God in heaven? (Isaiah 6:1-5)

Question #9: What was sprinkled on the Mercy Seat and why? (Leviticus 16:15, 16; Hebrews 9:22; Romans 6:23)

Question #10: What did the blood on the Mercy Seat symbolize? (Romans 3:23-25)

Question #11: The Ten Commandment law was located inside the Ark of the Covenant. The lid of that same Ark is commonly known as the “Mercy Seat.” What does this tell us about the character of God and the reason why God’s Son gave His life? (Compare your answer with Psalm 85:9, 10.)

Question #12: God has done everything to be with His people, and to make it possible for us to be in His presence. He also invites us to know Him better (Jeremiah 9:23, 24). Wouldn’t you like to get to know this kind of God better?

KJV or NKJV recommended when using these lessons.

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