Exodus - Chapter-36

Chapter Summary

The tabernacle work begun. The curtains, coverings, sockets, bars, vail.

Verse 6 says the that “the people were restrained from bringing any more” (NASB). What does this say about the people’s attitude in contributing? How might this challenge you to give more? Why give more?
The Israelites lacked straw in Egypt (Ex. 5:6-18). How does that compare to Ex. 36:7?
how does the tabernacle compare to God’s presence at Mount Sinai?
Instructions for the tabernacle appear for second time here. Why does the author repeat himself and why here? What is one difference between the two passages?
Why is it important that people constructed the tabernacle just as God commanded Moses?
The tabernacle was constructed to symbolize heaven (Ex. 25:40; Heb 8:5). What parts in the tabernacle are symbols depicting heaven?
What function do cherubim serve in the bible? How are they depicted?
Verse 8 speaks of ten curtains that are blue, purple, and scarlet and have cherubim woven into them. What might this be symbolizing and why?
How might the tabernacle help Israel imagine heaven? Do any Christian traditions use symbols in their worship? What are some examples?
Jn 1:14 states, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us. . .” The word “dwelt” is the verb form of the word “tabernacle” (NASB) How might knowing that Jesus “tabernacled” among us change how you understand the tabernacle?

Work, v. 1.

God, Moses, Bezaleel, Aholiab.

1, 5, 6.