Exodus 30:6

Exodus 30:6

Exodus 30:6 situates the incense altar before the veil by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat, where God will meet with Moses. This placement is central to the architecture of fellowship: the inner sanctuary is the space where divine-human encounter intensifies. The mercy seat is the place where God’s presence resides and communicates with the high priest in the ritual of atonement.

This verse highlights mediation and access. It points to the unique, privileged access of the high priest to approach God on behalf of the people, foreshadowing Christ’s ultimate mediation—one perfect sacrifice granting believers direct access to God.

In today’s terms, you can reflect on how you approach God in prayer. Do you approach with reverence, humility, and a sense of awe? How often do you seek mediation in the sense of intercession—praying for others and seeking reconciliation when needed?

Cross-References: Hebrews 9:3-4; Hebrews 4:14-16; Romans 8:34; 1 Timothy 2:5