God instucted Moses very specifically about the tabernacle He wanted constructed in order to have a place where He could visit Moses. This place consisted of a number of sacred objects which is what they were to make from the offerings of precious metals, stones and textiles. For each object exact dimensions are given and the materials which were to be used are described in some detail. They were to create an ark - a representation can be seen by watching Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - a table and a lampstand all of which were to be placed inside a large linen tent called a tabernacle. It sounds very beautiful from the use of much red, blue and purple, and gold. Instructions were also given for an altar of burnt offerings to be made of acacia wood overlaid with bronze. A courtyard was to surround the tabernacle and was to be about 150 feet long and about 75 feet wide. It too was to be made of curtains made of the finest linen. Clear oil of pressed olives was to be used for the lamps which were to be kept burning from evening until morning. Aaron and his sons were in charge of keeping the lamps lit.
Tomorrow we'll learn about the priestly garments and the consecration of the Priests by reading Exodus ch 28 & 29
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