Today we will be studying Exodus chapter 37, led by Sis. Chrishana!
Summary according to Google: Exodus 37 details the detailed construction of the sacred objects for the Israelites' tabernacle: including the Ark of the Covenant,
The Table for the bread, The Lampstand and the Alter of Incense
, all built with incredible care and precision according to God's instructions. The chapter's meaning includes
the importance of meticulous obedience, the expression of worship through skilled craftsmanship, and the symbolism of these objects representing different aspects of God's presence and provision for His people
Meaning and symbolism
• Obedience and precision: The chapter's main message is about following God's commands with exactness. The detailed instructions and the laborers' precise work demonstrate the importance of obedience in all things.
•Craftsmanship as worship: The text highlights how skill and talent, guided by God, can be used as a form of worship. The beautiful and intricate objects were a direct result of God-inspired craftsmanship.
•Symbolism of the objects:
◦ Ark of the Covenant: Represented God's presence and the covenant with His people.
◦ Table of Showbread: Symbolized God's provision for the Israelites, who would eat the special bread placed on it.
◦ Lampstand: Represented God as the source of light, truth, and spiritual guidance for His people.
◦ Altar of Incense: Symbolized the prayers of the saints ascending to God.
Reflection and Study:
Building : the process of constructing, shaping, developing, or forming a particular thing.( must be skilled and precise strategic, specific. Some repetitive movements and instructions must be given and followed
Putting parts or materials together
Building the Ark of the Covenant
Action words..aka verbs: pay a close attention to them and even look them up ( define)
overlaid 2x
ran
cast
attached
made
inserted
placed
molded
making
looked
protected
carry ( deny your self take up your cross and follow.
Building the Table
made3x
overlaid 2x
decorated
Ran
cast
attached2x
carry
Building the Lampstand
Made 3x
Crafted
Shaped 3x
Hammered
Building the Incense Altar
Made 3x
Carved
Overlaid
Ran
Attached 2x
Hold
According to Google:
In the Bible, "building" refers to both literal construction and spiritual edification. Literally, it describes the building of cities, altars, and holy places like the Tabernacle and Temple. Symbolically, it represents spiritual growth and the Church, with believers being "living stones" built on the foundation of Christ, and a metaphor for strengthening the community and one's personal faith
God is sending fire to build the waste places. That consist of you and 8 because we are the temple of the Lord. Building communities..the soul of man ..He is answering by fire : instruction,( from HIS Voice , the Spirit of HIS Word and character that must be followed in and through the Spirit of his dear Son, JESUS; destruction (destroying all opposing forces behaviors that are futile and demonic, religious, carnal and not apart of his agenda aka. “ HIS KINGDOM come HIS WILL be Done! ); and construction ( building a new) with HIS PLAN as KINGDOM established here on earth and in His earthen vessels.
HearHIM🩸🙏🏽
Let’s go back to the conclusion of the text
NLT: “Then he made the sacred anointing oil and the fragrant incense, using the techniques of a skilled incense maker.
We are to be these vessels that obtain and carry the sacred anointing oil that is fragrant. This happens of course by the Grace of GOD but there is works and responsibilities that we must DO for this oil to be produced and maintained for this Power and love and might to flow or become fluid in our lives lived unto Jesus Christ.
✅Believe in HIM who HE has sent ( John 6:29)
✅Become a living sacrifice.. holy ( Romans 12)
✅Go through the testing and trials in the wilderness ( Psalm 66:10)
✅obey ( John 14:23)
✅Purge ourself purge and cleanse the soul( 1Pet 1:22)
✅Become a house of prayer. ( Matt21:13)
✅Think on those things which are lovely and pure ( Phil 4:8)
✅Repent and confess( be honest with GOD) ( Acts 3:19. John 1:9)
✅Humble oneself and turn from evil end wicked ways ( James 4:10-11)
(2 Chron 7:14)
✅Trust GOD ( Psalm 25)
✅Depend on the Helper of Holy a spirit ( John 16:13)
✅Mature in spiritual things
( 1 Corinth 3)
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