The Golden Lampstand
Shining through the darkest night.
The tabernacle light kept burning perpetually.
The big idea
Your testimony is designed to burn steadily when the world is dark.
Opening scripture
“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually.”
What does “The Golden Lampstand” walk through?
The Golden Lampstand
Leviticus 24:2 · KJV
Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
In plain English
Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually.
Living the Truth
In this passage, Leviticus invites us into deeper trust and alignment with God. The tabernacle light kept burning perpetually. When we apply this truth, peace follows.
“Your testimony is designed to burn steadily when the world is dark.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, write the truth of Leviticus 24:2 upon my heart today. Amen.
Write it down
How does the truth of Leviticus 24:2 apply to your life today?
Carry This Truth
Walk with confidence knowing God's Word is faithful.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Leviticus 24:2. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Leviticus 24:2
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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