Exodus 36-40

Exodus 36-40 is the continuation of God giving instruction for making the tabernacle. God previously gave instructions on building the tabernacle. Did the tabernacle stay in Mount Sinai, and they are making another one? Or, did the Israelites not carry through the plans? What happened?

What is the gap between chapters 25 and 35 of Exodus? The Israelites never had made the tabernacle again, so they are now making the tabernacle!

Exodus 35-39
The skilled workman stopped working to report that the people of Israel had given them too much material for the sanctuary! The skilled craftmen began to work and build the tabernacle! They built the tabernacle, ark of the covenant, table, lamp stand, incense alter, alter for burnt offering, washbasin, courtyard, and clothes for the priests. Once they are complete, Moses inspects their work. The tabernacle was complete, just as the Lord had asked. So, Moses blessed them.

They were obedient! Yes! It is important to be obedient no matter what situation we find ourselves in. For the Israelites, they came together and overflowed the sanctuary with their wave offering giving all that was needed to complete the tabernacle. There was a job for everyone! A chance to give for everyone, whether it was time, money, or property. They all gave generously and willingly!

Exodus 40
God gave Moses the important job of consecrating the tabernacle and setting it up with God's specific instructions and anoint Aaron and his sons. Moses did everything God asked. He was completely obedient in doing what God asked him to do! Moses finished the work that was asked of the Israelites. No matter what God asks of us, we do out of obedience. Moses had many tasks of setting up the tabernacle, but in the end---it meant God's glory filling the tabernacle! They were obedient in completing the tabernacle! It is awesome to see what God can do when we are obedient to Him even in the smaller tasks. God used the stubborn people to bring into play the tabernacle that would be a huge part of how the Israelites connected with him.