Exodus 30

V 1-10 The altar of incense was made of acacia wood overlaid with gold and was 12×18 inches and 36 inches in height. By comparison a typical bathroom sink cabinet is 32 inches but in new construction, they are now 36. This was the tallest piece of furniture in the holy place. It had a … Read more

Exodus 29

29:1-4 In this section Moses describes the consecration of the priests for their service to God. The dedication of the tabernacle and the consecration of the priests occurred on the same day (vv. 12-15). Sin is pictured in Scripture as disease (Isa. 1:4-6), darkness (1 John 1:5-10), drowning (Ps. 130:1-4), and even death (Eph. 2:1, … Read more

Exodus 28

Israel was called to be “a kingdom of priests” (19:6) to reveal His glory and share His blessings with the nations. To do that they themselves had to be a holy people, and that’s where the Aaronic priesthood came in. They were to teach and model holiness. When the priests failed in their role the … Read more

Exodus 27

27:1-8 The brazen altar also known as the “altar of burnt offering” (Lev. 4:7 10 18) was the largest piece of equipment placed in the courtyard of the tabernacle. It was 7 ½ feet square and 4 ½ feet tall. It was covered, not in gold as the items inside the Holy Place, but in … Read more

Exodus 26

Exodus 26:1-6 We study the Tabernacle to understand God’s pattern of worship. The Tabernacle shows how sinful man can have fellowship with a holy God. The Hebrew word for tabernacle is mishkan, (“dwelling place.”) The tabernacle was a tent in which God dwelt among his people. It was set in the center of the tribes … Read more

Exodus 25

This chapter begins the section of God’s instructions for Israel in how to enter into a relationship with the Living God.  The instructions for the tabernacle (25:1-31:18) and the instructions for the procedures (35:4-40:38) make up the majority of the rest of the Book Exodus. The tabernacle was God’s provision to dwell in the midst of … Read more

Exodus 24

Exodus 24:1-2 The first two verses connect with 20:21, when God called Moses to ascend Mt. Sinai and bring with him the seventy elders, Aaron, and Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu. This chapter involves the confirming of the Covenant. In the previous chapters God recounted how he had saved them out of Egypt. This was … Read more

Exodus 23

Exodus 23:1-5 One of the key aspects of God’s Law is both truth and justice.  This is an amplification of the ninth commandment (20:16), a warning against distorting the truth and subverting what is just and right (Lev. 19:15-16). God’s people in judging are not to be influenced by the wealth or poverty of those … Read more

Exodus 22

Exodus 22:1-4 God’s Law was given to Israel that they might understand and walk in a holy way.  God is Holy and His children are called to be holy. This is true in both Old and New Covenants. This chapter deals with personal property. God recognizes our right to own things and calls us to respect … Read more

Exodus 21

V 1 “These are the laws (mishpaṭim) also translated “regulations,” and “statutes” which identifies what follows through Exodus 23:33 as the Book of the Covenant. This provides greater detail on the work of God’s people to be His priests to the nations (Ex 19:6). Justice is the practical outworking of God’s Law and these laws instruct God’s … Read more