Making the Ark of the Covenant — Exodus 37:1–9 Bezalel began constructing the sacred furnishings of the Tabernacle according to the detailed instructions God had given Moses on Mount Sinai. The first major item he made was the Ark of the Covenant, the most sacred object within the Tabernacle. The Ark was made from acacia… Continue reading

No More Contributions for the Tabernacle — Exodus 36:1–7 Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other craftsmen who had been gifted by God began the work of constructing the Tabernacle. They were not working according to their own ideas; they were following the detailed instructions God had given Moses on Mount Sinai. The Israelites continued bringing the… Continue reading

Additional Instructions for Keeping the Sabbath — Exodus 35:1–3 Moses gathered the entire congregation of Israel together and gave them the instructions he had received from the Lord on Mount Sinai. Before speaking about the construction of the Tabernacle, Moses reminded the people about the importance of keeping the Sabbath. God had already commanded Israel… Continue reading