A Gift of Craftsmanship from the Spirit of God — Exodus 31:1–11 After giving Moses detailed instructions for the tabernacle, its furnishings, priestly garments, anointing oil, and incense, God now explained who would carry out the work. God chose two particular men, Bezalel and Oholiab, and gave them special abilities to complete the work He… Continue reading

The Altar of Incense — Exodus 30:1–10 After giving instructions about the tabernacle, its furnishings, the priests, and their consecration, God continued by describing another important object: the altar of incense. Moses was instructed to make this altar from acacia wood. It was to be one cubit long, one cubit wide, and two cubits high,… Continue reading

The Consecration and Ordination of the Priests — Exodus 29:1–37 After describing the garments of Aaron and his sons in Exodus 28, God now gave Moses detailed instructions for consecrating and ordaining them as priests. Their priesthood was not simply a position or title. They had to be formally set apart for service to God.… Continue reading