Commentary: Moses gathers the Israelites and speaks to them regarding the Sabbath. 

 

He enforces what the Lord has spoken to him and commanded they Israelites do.  They shall work six days and on the seventh, there shall be no work - it is a holy day of

 

Moses then continues to speak to them regarding further instructions from the Lord.  This concerns the building of a "mishkan", a tabernacle, where the presence of the Lord shall dwell with His people.  Moses tells the Israelites that each one should donate something towards this dwelling place, however, they must donate with a willing heart. They are to donate various metals, fabrics, wood, oil, spices precious stones, and master craftsmen, chosen by God would build it.  The people responded with more than needed causing Moses to tell them to stop giving!

 

Moses tells the people that the Lord has chosen Bezaleel and Oholiab and filled them with the wisdom to carry out the instructions for the mishkan.  The men carried out God's plan down to the very detail as instructed using the offerings of the Israelites.

 

There are so many messages in these verses; so many details for each one of us to consider in our own lives. 

As a giver to God, do we give extra? or do we give just enough, and even hold back? How's your heart?  God gave much wisdom and knowledge to two very special men, what has He given you? and how are you using it? Following His instructions or your own plan?  Much to consider.

 

Read Also: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 and 1 Corinthians 3:11-18

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