Craftsmanship and Building God's House - Bible Notes - Exodus 35-40

Exodus 35 – no fire on the Sabbath.  Contribute precious metals and yarn/cloth for the tabernacle.

Exodus 36 – Bezalel and Oholiab design and construct all this by the Spirit’s work.  Tabernacle constructed, and the veil, with cherubim woven in.

Exodus 37-39 - they make everything!  At the end, it is all listed, and given Moses' blessing.  It is like a new creation.

Jesus makes and prepares rooms for us to dwell in with Him – John 14:1-2

Apply – this is a high calling: skillful construction and design that beautifies and glorifies God!

Exodus 40 - Moses himself assembles the tabernacle and furniture, and puts the garments on the priests.  God's glory-cloud overwhelms the tabernacle.  Moses can't enter.

Jesus erects His house similarly: the apostles appoint elders; Jesus establishes sacraments.

Apply - all the work we do building a house for God won't mean anything if He doesn't provide atonement for us.  His glory is more than we can stand, without an atoning sacrifice to cause us to stand in His presence.