Aug 28, 2016
At the moment Moses competed the tabernacle, God descended and His shining glory filled it (Heb. maw-lay’, verb form describes a dynamic, ongoing reality like radiation) so heavily that Moses couldn’t enter! Religion without God is empty ritual, and gathering without God is a social club (1 Cor. 3:16; 2 Cor. 3:17)....
Aug 21, 2016
From Mount Sinai, God gave Moses instructions about who would build the pieces of furniture for the tabernacle and how they would be built. Bezalel was chosen and spiritually gifted to oversee the construction along with training others to help (Ex. 31:1, 2). While many people assisted in various aspects, Bezalel chose...
Aug 14, 2016
Just like with Adam and Eve or Israel or the church, God does not ask Bezalel to do it alone. Even though he is skilled, God asked him to disciple others and build a team. God’s Kingdom is teamdom—everyone doing their part in unity for the glory of God (1 Cor. 12:27). Believers with ability should find joy...
Aug 7, 2016
After a humiliating and harsh rebuke from God for breaking the covenant, Israel is given a chance at redemption. Even in failure and punishment, God is merciful and redemptive. Forty days earlier Israel had willingly given their gold to Aaron to make an idol. Now they are asked to willingly give to God for their place...