The Ark of the Covenant Isn't a Mediator of Revelation or Worship

The Ark of the covenant did not mediate revelation or worship, Walton says. If you look back at Exodus 25, when the Ark is constructed, it makes these details pretty clear, he writes. Aaron was supposed to make sure that the cloud of incense would cover the mercy seat before he was allowed to go in to the holy of holies this one day of the year.