Building The Tabernacle

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Construction

This chapter describes the construction of the tabernacle. The information is almost identical to that given in (Ex. 26:12-13), however, the sequence of construction differs from the order given in chapter 26. The skilled workers began the task of making the sanctuary, but the people brought so much material each morning that Moses had to restrain them from bringing more (vv. 1-7).

I.      The Curtains Covering the Sacred Tent (vv. 8-19).

These inner curtains (linen) were called “the tabernacle” (v. 8), next the goat’s hair was called “the tent” (v. 14) and rams skins were called “the coverings” (v. 19). 

II.    The Boards for the Three Sides (vv. 20-30).

The acacia wood used in the tabernacle came from dry places and was practically indestructible. Likewise, the Lord Jesus was a root out of the dry ground (Isa. 53:2) and is the Eternal One. 

III.  The Bars Which Held the Boards together (vv. 31-34).

One bar was invisible and three were visible. The invisible bar is a good picture of the Holy Spirit that binds believers together for the Lord (Eph. 2:21-22). 

IV. The Veil Leading to the Most Holy Place (vv. 35-36).

The veil represents the Lord Jesus Christ (Heb. 10:20) torn from top to bottom. 

V.    The Screen Leading to the Holy Place (vv, 37-38).

This screen pictures Christ as the way to God.

Application

The detail of the construction of the tabernacle points out that when God has a job to do he doesn’t do it in a haphazard way. When God made me He put me together in a specific way to fulfill the purpose He has for me to do in this life. That is why it is so important for me to do what He wants me to do and not what I would like to do.

Exodus 36:1-38 (English Standard Version)


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