As the Ark of the Covenant represents the Judge of the Universe and Father of All, and the Table of Showbread represents the Bread of Life, the Lampstand and its oil represents the presence of the Holy Spirit. The branches of the Lampstand often represent the churches of God in other literature. In this case, … Continue reading The Lampstand and the Altar of Incense (Exodus 37:17 – 28)
The Ark and the Table (Exodus 37:1 – 16)
This segment of Scripture recounts the construction of the Ark of the Covenant and the Table for the Showbread. These items are constructed according to the exact standards that the Lord gave Moses. It is certain that they were stunning pieces, worthy of the tabernacle of the Lord, overlaid with gold and a molding all … Continue reading The Ark and the Table (Exodus 37:1 – 16)
More Than Enough (Exodus 36:2 – 38)
When Moses commissioned the artisans to catalog the items donated and begin building the tabernacle, they told Moses that the people had brought more than was needed to do the work. They had to be stopped from bringing offerings, for they did not have room for it all. They gave too much! Once the items … Continue reading More Than Enough (Exodus 36:2 – 38)
One Another (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Sermon Notes from May 3, 2015 4:1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is … Continue reading One Another (Ephesians 4:1-6)
Willing Givers and Artisans (Exodus 35:20 – 36:1)
All the willing hearts of the Israelites brought the items Moses had asked them to bring. Gold, silver, threads, acacia wood, etc., were brought to Moses for the building of the tabernacle. Then God revealed who the artisans would be to build the tabernacle and its fixtures. Bezalel was called and gifted in artistic work … Continue reading Willing Givers and Artisans (Exodus 35:20 – 36:1)
Offerings and Articles for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:4 – 19)
Moses had the instructions for the construction of the tabernacle, and now instructs the people of Israel to give offerings willingly to supply the items needed for its construction. They were to bring gold, silver, bronze, blue, purple, scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats' hair, ram skins, badger skins, and acacia wood. They were also … Continue reading Offerings and Articles for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:4 – 19)
Sabbath Regulations (Exodus 35:1 – 3)
Moses reminds the Israelites of the regulations for the Sabbath, with some additional clarification. The Hebrews should work six days, and then not on the seventh. The Sabbath shall be a holy day, a day of rest unto the Lord. They were in danger of being put to death if they worked on the Sabbath, … Continue reading Sabbath Regulations (Exodus 35:1 – 3)
The Covenant Renewed and the Shining Face of Moses (Exodus 34:10 – 35)
God begins to restate the covenant conditions to Moses. He begins by expressing His promise to do marvels among the people of Israel, and to bring them into the promised land with no problem by driving out the nations in that land. He instructed them not to make agreements or enter into relationships with foreigners … Continue reading The Covenant Renewed and the Shining Face of Moses (Exodus 34:10 – 35)
The Promise of the Powerful Presence of God (Exodus 33:12 – 34:9)
Moses reasons with God about the next step in Israel's journey, lifting up the necessity of God's presence going with Israel if they were to succeed in their quest for the promised land. God promises Moses that His presence will go with Israel, and that they will experience rest. Moses reiterates his insistence on such … Continue reading The Promise of the Powerful Presence of God (Exodus 33:12 – 34:9)
Moses’ Tent (Exodus 33:7-11)
After the debacle at Sinai, Moses pitched his tent far outside the camp and called it the tabernacle of meeting. When people sought the Lord, they went to Moses' tent. When Moses went out to the tabernacle of meeting, all the people rose and stood at their tent door until Moses was in the tabernacle. … Continue reading Moses’ Tent (Exodus 33:7-11)
Devoted To You 