After Moses assembled the Tabernacle, God's presence manifested itself in a Cloud of Glory (Exodus ch.40). Shortly after, when the first offerings were made by Aaron, God caused them to be consumed by a miraculous fire (Leviticus ch.9).
In HIs Glory called the Shekinah. It was a place of "God with us"....or God being WITH His people (like John 1)
A sanctuary lamp is a lamp typically located near the tabernacle in a Catholic church. It is lit to signify the presence of the Blessed Sacrament reserved within the tabernacle. The lamp serves as a symbol of Christ's presence in the Eucharist.
The book of Exodus ends with the completion of the Tabernacle and the glory of the Lord filling it. Moses then enters the Tabernacle to speak with the Lord, symbolizing the presence of God among the people of Israel.
It is lit to show that Jesus is in the Tabernacle under the aspect of bread.Jesus is the Light, they indicate that he is present.
Thanksgiving and praise.
In the Old Testament, God wanted the Isrealites to be close to Him. So He had Moses build the Trinity a tabernacle, which means dwelling place. Only the Levites could go into the Tabernacle. They had different jobs, but the priests interceded for Israel and would ask God to forgive Israel. But when Jesus was on the cross, the veil was ripped in half, and now we can 'go into the tabernacle'. We can talk to God on our own.
It was a portable temple, that housed the presence of G-D.
The word "tabernacle" is from the Latin "tabernaculum", a kind of tent. The tabernacle described in the Torah (Exodus ch.25-27) was a sanctuary for the service of God, built in such a way as to be dismantled and transported when the Israelites decamped in the wilderness.
God is everywhere, but is less hidden in the heavens (such as the world of the souls). See also:Can you show that God exists?
For the Jews to serve God and for God to have a place in which to dwell among them.
In speaking of the Tabernacle that God instructed Moses to build with specific details. It is to help all people of every nation understand His redemption for the sinner and show the pathway to His Holy throne where after being purified you may enter boldly.
It signifies that the Blessed Sacrament is present in the tabernacle.
In the courtyard of the Tabernacle.