Exodus - Chapter-31

Chapter Summary

The tabernacle and its workmen. Sabbath made a sign between God and Israel.

How does God gift Bezalel and Oholiab? From whom does God say their wisdom comes from? How is this similar to the Church?
For what purpose does He commission them? What does this say about your talents? What differentiates a natural talent from one given in the Holy Spirit?
God gives them artistic capabilities, especially in constructing the tabernacle, God’s very dwelling. How might creativity be used for God’s glory today?
God cares about small details such as utensils, garments, and anointing oil. What might this say about God’s concern for small and simple details? How might you appreciate and worship God in those things?
Does God sound harsh in v. 3? Is it right for God to destroy Israel? What keeps Him from destroying them?
Gods repeats Himself twice saying, “all that I have commanded you” (NASB). Why is this important? How does this impact your attitude and demeanor towards God?
Why does God say that the Sabbath was a “sign.”
What function does a “sign” have? What else was a “sign” in the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Old Testament)?
Verse 13 says “I am the LORD who sanctifies you” (NASB). What does it mean for the LORD to sanctify, or make holy, His people?
What was the Sabbath? Why does God care about how and when His people work?

Workmanship, v. 3.

God, Moses, Bezaleel, Aholiab.

3, 17.