We All Have a Role The LORD told Moses in this chapter who would head-up and do the actual construction. Having given Moses all the instructions regarding what is to be built, the LORD then told Moses whom He has chosen to be the chief builder: Bezalel. The LORD’s remarks regarding this choosing are very … Read More
Month: July 2014
Exodus 30
The Altar of Incense 30 “You shall make an altar on which to burn incense; you shall make it of acacia wood.2 A cubit[a] shall be its length, and a cubit its breadth. It shall be square, and two cubits shall be its height. Its horns shall be of one piece with it. 3 You shall overlay it with pure gold, its top … Read More
Exodus 30 Devotion
God gives Moses directions for the tabernacle in Exodus 30, but look at verse six: “You shall put the altar in front and outside of the veil that screens the ark of the Testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the Law, where I will meet with you.” The Lord reminds Moses that He’ll … Read More
Exodus 29 Devotion
In Exodus 29, God instructed the Israelites to consecrate Aaron and his sons as the very first priests. Aaron’s family, the tribe of Levi, would be the priests for God’s people until the coming of the Messiah. “The priesthood is theirs by a lasting ordinance. In this way you shall ordain Aaron and his sons.” … Read More
Exodus 29
Consecration of the Priests 29 “Now this is what you shall do to them to consecrate them, that they may serve me as priests. Take one bull of the herd and two rams without blemish, 2 and unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers smeared with oil. You shall make them of fine wheat flour. 3 You shall … Read More
Exodus 28
The Priests’ Garments 28 “Then bring near to you Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the people of Israel, to serve me as priests—Aaron and Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. 2 And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty. 3 You shall speak to all the skillful, whom I … Read More
Exodus 28 Devotion
Consecration for a Higher Purpose In Exodus 28, we see Moses receive instructions regarding the priestly garments and their use in the Tabernacle. The skilled men would make all the priestly garments (vs. 3), the ephod (vs. 6), and the Breastpiece (v.15) Aaron and his sons would serve as the priests. Great care was taken … Read More
Exodus 27
The Bronze Altar 27 “You shall make the altar of acacia wood, five cubits[a] long and five cubits broad. The altar shall be square, and its height shall be three cubits. 2 And you shall make horns for it on its four corners; its horns shall be of one piece with it, and you shall overlay it with bronze. 3 You shall make pots … Read More
Exodus 27 Devotion
“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning.” Exodus 27:20 Today’s reading is a continuation of details that are given for the construction of the altar, the courtyard and the type of oil for the lampstands. God instructs Moses that the … Read More
Exodus 26 Devotion
In Exodus 26, we read of the detailed plans for what the Tabernacle was instructed to look like. As you read all the precise plans, it reminds you of what a sacred place the Tabernacle was. The Tabernacle was not just a place that looked fancy, but a place where the presence of God dwelled. … Read More