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Exodus 40:1-16 meaningFebruary 18, 2021

The LORD commands Moses to set up the tabernacle. All of its components have now been built, so Moses assembles them.

Exodus 39:32-43 meaningFebruary 17, 2021

Verses 32 – 43 contain an inventory of the materials used to make the tabernacle and its furnishings. It signaled the completion of the tabernacle and listed the materials involved in its construction. Included in this section is a recognition of the people's obedience by following the LORD's instructions given to Moses. As a result, Moses blessed them.

Exodus 39:30-31 meaningFebruary 17, 2021

Attached to the turban was its most prominent feature—the plate. It was engraved and fastened to the turban with a blue sash. The design of the golden plate was given in Exodus 28:36 – 38.

Exodus 39:27-29 meaningFebruary 17, 2021

Other garments to be worn by the priests are made. These garments included the turban, caps, breeches, and the sash. The design of these items was given in Exodus 28:39 – 43.

Exodus 39:22-26 meaningFebruary 17, 2021

The High Priest's robe is constructed. It was made of blue material and decorated with pomegranates and gold bells. The design of the robe was given in Exodus 28:31 – 34.

Exodus 39:8-21 meaningFebruary 17, 2021

Along with the ephod, the high priest wore a breastpiece. It was made of the same material as the ephod and had twelve stones arranged in four rows on it. Other items associated with the breastpiece were also built. The design of the breastpiece was given in Exodus 28:15 – 30.

Exodus 39:2-7 meaningFebruary 17, 2021

The ephod is made. It is a special item of clothing for the high priest. It was fashioned of the material described in verse 1, along with twisted linen, as well as gold threads and onyx stones that would decorate it. The design of the ephod was given in Exodus 28:6 – 14.

Exodus 39:1 meaningFebruary 17, 2021

Material for the priestly garments is manufactured. The specifications for making the material was given in Exodus 28:5.

Exodus 38:21-31 meaningFebruary 9, 2021

Moses recounted the amount of material that was used to build the tabernacle. The emphasis here is on the amount of precious metals used to make the items for the tabernacle and in the tabernacle.

Exodus 38:9-20 meaningFebruary 9, 2021

The tabernacle and all of its furnishings have now been built along with the two articles that were to be placed in the outer court (the altar of burnt offering and the laver). Now it was time to build the courtyard itself. The courtyard would surround the tabernacle and the outer court. The specifications for building the tabernacle courtyard were given in Exodus 27:9 – 19.

Exodus 38:8 meaningFebruary 9, 2021

The bronze laver is constructed. The specifications for building the bronze laver and how it was to be used were given in Exodus 30:17 – 21.

Exodus 38:1-7 meaningFebruary 9, 2021

The altar of burnt offering is built for the courtyard outside the tabernacle where worshippers would bring sacrifices to offer to the LORD. The specifications for building the altar of burnt offering and related utensils were given in Exodus 27:1 – 8.

Exodus 37:25-29 meaningJanuary 21, 2021

The altar of incense is constructed. The making of the anointing oil and the incense is described. The specifications for building these items were given in Exodus 30:1 – 6.

Exodus 37:17-24 meaningJanuary 21, 2021

The lampstand is constructed. The specifications for building these items were given in Exodus 25:31 – 40.

Exodus 37:10-16 meaningJanuary 21, 2021

The table of showbread and the items required to carry it are constructed. The specifications for building these items were given in Exodus 25:23 – 30.

Exodus 37:1-9 meaningJanuary 21, 2021

The ark, the items required to carry the ark, the mercy seat, and the cherubim are constructed. The specifications for building these items were given in Exodus 25:10 – 22.

Proverbs 3:19-20 meaningJanuary 20, 2021

Wisdom is woven into the fabric of creation. It is an essential element of God's created order. By embracing wisdom, we embrace the reality of what is.

Proverbs 3:33-35 meaningJanuary 20, 2021

In the closing verses of Chapter 3, Solomon emphasizes the binary life paths available to us—wickedness or righteousness.

Proverbs 3:27-32 meaningJanuary 20, 2021

One of the clearest and most powerful manifestations of a heart of wisdom is the way one treats one’s neighbor.

Proverbs 3:21-26 meaningJanuary 20, 2021

Solomon implores his audience to treasure wisdom and speaks to the benefit of doing so.

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