Exodus 25:9-22

1. The ark symbolizes the presence of God

2. The ark reminds us of God’s holiness

vv. 10-16

1. The ark reminds us of God’s faithfulness

a) omer of manna- God will provide

Exodos 16:32-33

b) Aaron’s staff- I have a plan for how this should go

Numbers 16:8-10

Numbers 17:10

c) two stone tablets of Ten Commandments- God must be obeyed

Exodus 24:3

1. The ark reminds us of God’s mercy

vv. 17-21

Romans 3:21-25a