This past Sunday (Jan 26th) at St. John's, the children in the Sunday School made a simple replica of the Ark of the Covenant complete with cherubim. We talked together about the special items inside the box - a golden urn holding the manna, Aaron's rod, and the tablets with the 10 commandments - items that helped the people of Israel remember that God had been with them and was still present with them.
Then we thought together about what special items help us remember that God is present with us both in our worship space and in our homes. The first item named by one of the children was the cross. I think they are on to something!
After the writer to the Hebrews describes the Ark of the Covenant and other items and practices in the sanctuary, the focus turns to Jesus and the cross. The writer contrasts the earthly sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God with the heavenly sanctuary where God dwells and which Christ opens for us through his death and resurrection. Then the writer explains how, through Jesus' sacrifice, we are enabled to worship the living God through prayer and sacrifices of right and just actions.
What items help you to remember God's living presence? What is your worship-ful response?
- Marilyn Malton
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