Two elements of the worship experience in the tabernacle are discussed in this passage. The tabernacle lamps were to burn continuously before the Lord, and Aaron the Priest was to care for the lamps at all times. However, the people were to bring pure oil of pressed olives for the lamps. Also, Aaron was to … Continue reading The Tabernacle Lamps and the Bread (Leviticus 24:1 – 9)
Aaron and His Sons Consecrated: The Priestly Ministry Begins (Leviticus 8 & 9)
Several images appear in these Scriptures. First, Aaron and his sons were washed, then dressed in the priestly garments. They and the tabernacle were anointed, and then the bull was slaughtered and its blood was put on the horns of the altar. Then a ram was offered as a burnt offering, and another ram was … Continue reading Aaron and His Sons Consecrated: The Priestly Ministry Begins (Leviticus 8 & 9)
The Plan Comes Together (Exodus 40:1 – 33)
The tabernacle was constructed, but not yet erected. Moses was following the leadership of the Lord at every turn. God gave some final instructions for the procedure for its erection that would ensure that God's presence and blessing would be upon it. God instructed them to erect the Tabernacle of Meeting on the first day … Continue reading The Plan Comes Together (Exodus 40:1 – 33)
A Splendid Tabernacle (Exodus 38:9 – 31)
This passage shows how the structure of the tabernacle was put together with sockets and pillars and boards. It was an elaborate structure, but still very portable and somewhat easy to assemble or disassemble. An interesting part of the story at the end was the inventory of the tabernacle. The talent in Biblical times was … Continue reading A Splendid Tabernacle (Exodus 38:9 – 31)
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)
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)
The Altar and the Courtyard (Exodus 27:1 – 19)
The Altar was to be constructed of acacia wood and overlaid in bronze, 7 1/2 feet square and 4 1/2 feet tall. It would have four horns, one on each corner, and pans underneath to catch the ashes of the burnt offering. The pans, shovels, basins, and forks would be made of bronze as well. … Continue reading The Altar and the Courtyard (Exodus 27:1 – 19)
The Lampstand and the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:31 – 26:37)
The Golden Lampstand (Temple Menorah) was to be made of pure gold, and made of one piece. Six branches would come out of the main lampstand, three on each side. It is very ornate, and its accessories would also be of gold. The Lampstand carried oil to the wick. The oil and the fire represent … Continue reading The Lampstand and the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:31 – 26:37)
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