October Bible Reading Plan

The Tabernacle — The Path Into God’s Presence

“Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them.” — Exodus 25:8

Week 1 – God Desires to Dwell With His People

Oct. 1 – Exodus 25:1–9 – Build Me a sanctuary so I may dwell among them

Oct. 2 – Exodus 29:42–46 – God desires to meet with His people

Oct. 3 – Exodus 33:7–11 – Moses meets with God

Oct. 4 – Exodus 33:12–23 – “Show me Your glory”

Oct. 5 – Exodus 40:1–16 – Setting up the Tabernacle

Oct. 6 – Exodus 40:34–38 – God’s glory fills the Tabernacle

Oct. 7 – John 1:1–14 – Jesus “tabernacled” among us

Week 2 – The Outer Court: Coming to God

Oct. 8 – Exodus 27:9–19 – The entrance and outer court

Oct. 9 – Psalm 100:1–5 – Enter His gates with thanksgiving

Oct. 10 – Exodus 27:1–8 – The bronze altar

Oct. 11 – Leviticus 17:10–14 – The life is in the blood

Oct. 12 – John 1:29–36 – Jesus, the Lamb of God

Oct. 13 – Exodus 30:17–21 – The bronze laver: washing before serving

Oct. 14 – 1 John 1:5–9 – Cleansed from all unrighteousness

Week 3 – The Holy Place: Fellowship With God

Oct. 15 – Exodus 25:23–30 – The Table of Showbread

Oct. 16 – John 6:32–35 – Jesus, the Bread of Life

Oct. 17 – Exodus 25:31–40 – The golden lampstand

Oct. 18 – John 8:12 – Jesus, the Light of the World

Oct. 19 – Matthew 5:14–16 – You are the light of the world

Oct. 20 – Exodus 30:1–10 – The altar of incense

Oct. 21 – Revelation 8:1–4 – Incense and the prayers of God’s people

Week 4 – The Most Holy Place: His Presence

Oct. 22 – Exodus 26:31–35 – The veil

Oct. 23 – Hebrews 10:19–25 – A new and living way through the veil

Oct. 24 – Exodus 25:10–22 – The Ark of the Covenant and Mercy Seat

Oct. 25 – Hebrews 9:1–14 – Christ enters the greater Tabernacle

Oct. 26 – Hebrews 4:14–16 – Come boldly to the throne of grace

Oct. 27 – Matthew 27:45–54 – The veil is torn

Oct. 28 – Psalm 16:5–11 – Fullness of joy in His presence

Week 5 – We Have Become His Dwelling Place

Oct. 29 – 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 – You are God’s temple

Oct. 30 – Ephesians 2:19–22 – A dwelling place for God by His Spirit

Oct. 31 – Revelation 21:1–5, 22–27 – God dwells with His people forever

The Journey Through the Tabernacle