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Episode: Exodus 38: Under Construction: The Courtyard
Description: The Rev. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Exodus 38.The courtyard around the Tabernacle was as much a place of worship as the holy of holies. In this sacred space was the altar, where burnt offerings and sacrifices were made to God. Chapter 38 describes the creation of the altar and the copper basin, a large vessel used for ritual washing. With the courtyard’s completion, it was almost time for it all to come together for YHWH to inhabit this holy place to...