SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 35
BIBLE VERSES:
“For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a day of sabbath rest to the Lord. Whoever does any work on it is to be put to death. Do not light a fire in any of your dwellings on the Sabbath day.” (Exodus 35:2-3)
“All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the Lord freewill offerings for all the work the Lord through Moses had commanded them to do.” (Exodus 35:29)
SABBATH REGULATIONS (vs. 1-3)
The Lord has commanded the Israelites to do work for 6 days and rest on the 7th day. It is to be a holy Sabbath day to the Lord. Whoever does any work on it must be put to death.
MATERIALS FOR THE TABERNACLE (vs. 4-29)
The Lord has commanded that everyone who is willing to bring to the Lord offering of various kinds for the tabernacle – the ark, the table, lampstand, altar of incense, altar of burnt offering, the curtains, garments, species and oil.
BEZALEL AND OHOLIAB (vs. 30-35)
God had filled Bezalel and Oholiab with the Spirit of God with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts and artistic designs and craftmanship. They had skill to do all kinds of work as craftsmen designer and embroidery.
THOUGHTS:
The people of Israelites willingly and generously give gifts so that the tabernacle could be built. Are you a cheerful giver for God’s kingdom?
The Holy Spirit gave Bezalel and Oholiab the wisdom and ability to do artistic design and craftmanship. God has also given each one of us special abilities. We are responsible to develop our abilities and use them for God’s glory.