Exodus Chapter 31

1. Bezalel and Oholiab appointed as craftsmen:
– The Lord appoints Bezalel and Oholiab to be the chief craftsmen for the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings.
– They are filled with the Spirit of God, with skill, intelligence, and knowledge in every kind of craft.

2. The Sabbath command:
– The Lord reiterates the importance of observing the Sabbath as a perpetual covenant.
– Any work done on the Sabbath is to be punished by death.

3. The two tablets of the covenant:
– The Lord gives Moses two tablets of the testimony, written with the finger of God.
– These tablets contain the Ten Commandments.

4. The golden calf incident foreshadowed:
– The Lord informs Moses that the people have already corrupted themselves and turned aside from the way he commanded them.
– This foreshadows the golden calf incident that will occur in the next chapter.

5. Moses’ role as mediator:
– The Lord affirms Moses’ role as the mediator between God and the people.
– Moses is to receive the commandments and teach them to the people.

In summary, this chapter focuses on the appointment of skilled craftsmen, the Sabbath command, the giving of the Ten Commandments, and the foreshadowing of the golden calf incident.