^{Exodus 25:10-11 (KJV)}

¹⁰ And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof.

¹¹ And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, within and without shalt thou overlay it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold round about.

For this weeks bible study on Exodus 25, we see the divine construction of the tabernacle. The tabernacle was a place to offer holy sacrifices to the Lord in the old days before Jesus' time.
It's very significant and foreshadows Jesus coming to offer the eternal sacrifice.

In Exodus 25:10-11, God instructs the construction of the Ark of the Covenant, specifying the use of shittim wood, also known as acacia wood. This wood is bent, flimsly, and gnarled in appearance, symbolizing our human condition. We, like the acacia wood, are flawed and imperfect. Our lives are plagued by weaknesses and failings, and we often find ourselves bending under the weight of life's challenges.

Despite its imperfections, God chose acacia wood for one of the most sacred objects in the Israelites' worship—the Ark of the Covenant.

This choice demonstrates that God values and chooses to use us, even in our flawed imperfect state. He transforms us to be used for his divine purpose.

God commanded that the acacia wood be overlaid with pure gold, both inside and out. Gold, in the Bible, represents God's divinity, glory, and purity. It is a symbol of what is incorruptible and eternal. Just as the gold covered the acacia wood, so does God's glory and righteousness cover us. Through Jesus Christ, we are clothed in righteousness (Isaiah 61:10 KJV), not because of our own merits, but because of His divine grace.

Gold’s incorruptibility is a powerful symbol of God's nature.

Unlike wood that can decay and rot, gold does not tarnish or corrode. This incorruptible quality reflects God's eternal and unchanging nature. When we are covered by God's righteousness, we share in this incorruptibility. Our earthly imperfections are overshadowed by His divine glory that purifies and preserves us.

Genesis 2:10-12 describes the land of Havilah, where there is good gold. The abundance of gold in this land signifies the abundance of God's blessings. Just as the gold flowed abundantly, God's grace and mercy flow freely to cover our imperfections. His provision is not scarce but overflowing, offering us more than we could ever need or deserve. 

Understanding that we are like acacia wood—flawed yet chosen—covered in the divine glory of God, changes how we view ourselves and our purpose. It humbles us and reminds us that any goodness or worth we have is only because of God's grace. 

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