The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 43: The Ark of the Covenant (2022)
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Visualizing the Tabernacle
- Visualizing the tabernacle, ark, and other elements can be challenging when reading Exodus.
- Picturing these items, like the menorah or the table for the bread of the presence, enhances understanding.
The Torn Veil
- The veil separating the holy place from the holy of holies in the tabernacle was torn when Jesus died.
- This symbolizes God's mercy pouring out and the holy of holies becoming accessible through Jesus' sacrifice.
Bread of the Presence
- The bread of the presence on the tabernacle table represents God's presence.
- For Catholics, this connects to the Eucharist, where Jesus Christ is truly present in the tabernacle.