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Exodus

Exodus 
Day 
Day 347

"Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding." Proverbs 3:13

Text: Exodus 36

INSTRUCTIONS TO BUILD THE TABERNACLE

The instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle were given by the Lord Himself (Cf. Exodus 25-30). How should these instructions be understood? The following must be borne in mind.

1. Rationale for the building of the Tabernacle

The instructions that God gave to Moses include the reasons why He wanted the Tabernacle to be built! The erection of this sanctuary would represent God residing among the children of Israel. It would also represent a new way to worship the Lord!

2. Grandeur of the Tabernacle

God Himself highlighted an important truth. The Tabernacle would be very beautiful and grand looking.

3. Words of Encouragement

Many words of encouragement were given to rise up and build the Tabernacle. There was no reason why Israel should not embark on this project.

4. Interpretation of the plans for the Tabernacle were not given

A careful reading of the plans that God gave to Moses for the building of the Tabernacle (Cf. Exodus 25-30) would reveal some startling facts:-

a) Detailed instructions as to how the Tabernacle was to be constructed were not given.
b) General guidance would not be sufficient.
c) Words of encouragement, though important, would not be much of help in actual construction work.

INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRE CAREFUL INTERPRETATION

How then would Bezalel and Aholiab interpret the general instructions given to them by Moses? Once again, we are reminded of the work of the Spirit of God.

“I have filled him (Bezalel) with the Spirit of God,
in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge,
and in all manner of workmanship.”
EXODUS 31:3

a) Illumination by the Spirit of God
Bezalel would have to be especially illumined by the Spirit of God to interpret the general instructions given.
b) Sanctified skill
Only as Bezalel began his work would he understand what it means to be divinely filled with wisdom, knowledge and understanding