출애굽기 Chapter 36

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1

Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the LORD has put skill and intelligence to know how to do any work in the construction of the sanctuary shall work in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded.

Key Message

God's work is accomplished not by one genius but through the collaboration of people with various gifts.

▸Tabernacle construction is not the work of Bezalel and Oholiab alone but a joint ministry of 'all the craftsmen in whom the LORD put skill.

Tabernacle construction is not the work of Bezalel and Oholiab alone but a joint ministry of 'all the craftsmen in whom the LORD put skill.' The wisdom and intelligence given by God is distributed not to a single person but to various people. This is the nature of communal worship.

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From whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
5

And they said to Moses, 'The people bring much more than enough for doing the work that the LORD has commanded us to do.'

Key Message

The restoration of true worship manifests as irrepressible devotion, and giving to God should always overflow.

▸The craftsmen report to Moses that 'the offerings are too abundant.

6

So Moses gave command, and word was proclaimed throughout the camp, 'Let no man or woman do anything more for the contribution for the sanctuary.' So the people were restrained from bringing.

Key Message

Everything needed for God's work is abundantly supplied through the voluntary devotion of God's people.

▸A unique scene in biblical history—having to announce that people should stop bringing offerings.

8

And all the craftsmen among the workmen made the tabernacle with ten curtains. They were made of fine twined linen and blue and purple and scarlet yarns, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.

Key Message

God's work requires excellence—giving the best skill and materials—and every detail carries theological meaning.

▸The specific details of tabernacle construction are recorded.