Exodus Chapter 36
1. The People’s Generosity
– The people bring more than enough materials for the construction of the tabernacle, so Moses has to tell them to stop bringing offerings.
– The skilled workers are ready to begin the work.
2. The Tabernacle Construction
– Bezalel, Oholiab, and all the skilled workers begin constructing the tabernacle according to the Lord’s instructions.
– They make the ten curtains of fine twisted linen, blue, purple, and scarlet yarns, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.
– They make the 11 curtains of goats’ hair to serve as a tent over the tabernacle.
– They make the frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.
– They make the inner veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
– They make the outer veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen.
3. The Completion of the Work
– The skilled workers complete all the work for the construction of the tabernacle.
– They bring everything they have made to Moses, who inspects it and blesses the people for their generosity and skill.
4. The Setting Up of the Tabernacle
– Moses sets up the tabernacle, arranges the furnishings, and anoints and consecrates everything.
– The cloud of the Lord covers the tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord fills it.
In summary, this chapter describes the completion of the construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings, as well as the tabernacle’s final assembly and the presence of the Lord filling it.
