Notes
Rom. 12:1-2
Ex. 25:1-8
Ex 25:2 KJV “…of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart…”
- The main part of the portion is about the construction of the Tabernacle and its furniture, but it begins with an offering.
- God wanted to dwell with His people.
- Giving is the Hebrew word Terumah, which means to uplift.
- When we give, we elevate our money, time, and talents to a godly purpose.
- “Let them set apart from their possessions a voluntary gift in My honor.” – Rashi
- Gold, silver, and brass – blue, purple, and scarlet
- Everyone was able to participate.
- Big gifts and small gifts.
- Why were they giving? To create a dwelling place for God.
The Ark of the Covenant
Ex. 25:22 – God dwelt there, and God spoke from there.
Jer. 3:16
- The Ark is not gone; it is just not visited.
- For your entire assembly will be holy, and I will dwell therein as though it were an Ark. – it won’t be done anymore – it won’t be taken into battle.” – Rashi
- Zech. 14:16-21
The other furnishings
The bread of the presence – the freshness of the Word of God.
The Monorah – the light of the Word of God
The seven spirits of God (Isa. 11:2)
The Altar – offerings (sin, peace, thanks, etc.)
The Tabernacle and The Temple
- The Tabernacle was always temporary and the pattern of the permanent Temple.
- The furnishings of the Tabernacle would be placed in the Temple.
- There is no Temple at the moment, but there will be a third Temple during the millennium.
- Isa. 66:20-24
Shabbat and Us
Shabbat is a place in time that reminds us of the Temple:
- The table represents the Altar.
- Challah is the bread of the presence.
- The Shabbat lights are our menorah.
We are temples
- 1 Cor. 6:12-20
Casey D. Bell 
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