Did you know that Israel's tabernacle was designed as a symbolic garden of Eden? And did you know that Adam and Eve were proto-priests who lived and worked in the sacred space? Explore God's plan for humanity to serve as royal priests over all creation.
Reflect
Describe or doodle a simple layout of the tabernacle. Now do the same for the basic design of Eden. What
design features do these sacred spaces have in common?
Discuss what humans are invited to do in the garden of Eden and the Tabernacle (e.g. Genesis 1:28; Genesis 2:15; Numbers 4:16; Ezekiel 40:45-46; 2 Chronicles 23:18; 2 Chronicles 23:4-6). What do these tasks have in common?
Why do humans rebel against God's wisdom, and what are the consequences of this decision (e.g. Genesis 3, Proverbs 1:20-33, Jeremiah 2:7-9)?
What does God promise to do so that humans can regain access to the sacred space and fulfill their roles as royal priests (e.g. Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 53:4-6, Ezekiel 36:33-35)?
Take time to discuss other themes, questions or key takeaways from what you learned together.