1. Abraham

• his descendants would inherit the land

• Yet spent his entire life as a nomad as Isaac & Jacob.

 

2. Israel & Temporary Dwellings

• to remind them of their nomadic journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

• to remind them that is was God who delivered them from their bondage.

• Leviticus 23:41-43

• symbol of God’s protection

• the pillar of cloud and fire functioned as a protecting booth over His people

• Dependence upon God for His provision of food, water, and shelter.

 

3. Church/Us Today

• Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16: Lessons Concerning Temporary Dwellings For

the Church

• Strangers & pilgrims

• Remind how fleeting is life James 4:14, Ps 144:44

 

4. Future

• Is 4:6 God will protect the faithful remnant during the time of trouble by

sheltering them

• Ultimately God will tabernacle with us – Rev 21:3