5. In the Old Testament, where did God establish His presence with the Children of Israel? Exodus 25:21-22; Numbers 7:89; 2 Kings 19:15.
NOTE: ‘Beyond the inner veil was the holy of holies, where centred the symbolic service of atonement and intercession, the connecting link between heaven and earth. In this apartment was the ark, overlaid within and without with gold, a depository for the tables of stone, the Ten Commandments. It was called the ark of God’s testament, the Ark of the Covenant, since the Ten Commandments were the basis of the covenant made between God and Israel. The cover of the chest was called the mercy seat. This was wrought of one solid piece of gold, surmounted by golden cherubim on each end. The position of the cherubim, with their faces turned toward each other and looking reverently downward toward the ark, represented the reverence with which the heavenly host regard the law of God and their interest in the plan of redemption. Above the mercy seat was the Shekinah, the manifestation of the divine Presence.’ From Eternity Past, pages 241-242.
6. When we pray in our times of need, where are we told to direct our prayers? Hebrews 4:16; Psalm 30:10; Psalm 33:22.
NOTE: ‘We cannot always be on our knees in prayer, but the way to the mercy seat is always open. While engaged in active labour, we may ask for help; and we are promised by One who will not deceive us, “Ye shall receive.” The Christian can and will find time to pray. Daniel was a statesman; heavy responsibilities rested upon him; yet three times a day he sought God, and the Lord gave him the Holy Spirit. So today men may resort to the sacred pavilion of the Most High and feel the assurance of His promise, “My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” Isaiah 32:18. All who really desire it can find a place for communion with God, where no ear can hear but the One open to the cries of the helpless, distressed, and needy, the One who notices even the fall of the little sparrow. He says, “Ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:31.’ Counsels on Health, page 423.