QUEST TO UNDERSTAND ELEMENTARY SCRIPTURAL TRUTH

Sinai instructions – Tabernacle Furnishings

Exodus 25-31 · Pastor Craig R. Jarvis

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1Laws of the Sanctuary

The next 7 chapters contain the details for the construction of the tabernacle. Why do you think this takes up so much space?
The construction of the tabernacle was to be specific and detailed. Exodus 25:1-9
- The manipulation of materials was to be carried out in detail.
- The actual material was to be specific. (And wholly voluntary!)
- The articles were of a certain material.
- “Fine linen” –
- “Sea cows” –
- “Acacia wood” –
- “Oil and Spices” –
- The sanctuary was to be a “pattern” for God’s dwelling.
- Take Note: The voluntary character of the people.
- They were not required to give – they were asked to give.
- How does this describe the heart of God?
- The Ark
- The ark was a holy object. (Exodus 25:10-11, 16)
- What was in the Ark of the Covenant?
- The ark would be the “seat of God.”
- The ark was the only piece of furniture in the Holy of Holies.
- The ark would have specific dimensions.
- “Cubit” = length of a forearm
- Approximately 3 feet, 9 inches long / 2 feet, 3 inches wide / 2 feet, 3 inches high.
- The ark would be covered with pure gold
The ark was never to be touched – not even by the ground. Exodus 25:12-15
The lid of the ark would be the representation of the ‘seat’ of God among His people. Exodus 25:17-22

Where did the name “showbread” come from?
The table, like the ark, was to be overlaid with pure gold and carried with poles. Exodus 25:23-28
The items on the table bore significance as well. Exodus 25:29-30
- The vessels are all specific in detail – they were not household objects.
- Bread was to be on the table at all times.
- There were loaves (Lev.24:5-9) arranged in .
- Every Sabbath, the loaves were to be replaced.
- The priests would eat the old loaves within the walls of the sanctuary.
- The Menorah
The lampstand is now described in detail. Exodus 25:31-36

The construction of the lampstand (menorah) resembles a tree. It serves as a metaphor for the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden.
The menorah is to be hammered out of one piece of pure gold.
The items to work the menorah are described. Exodus 25:37-40
- “Snuffers” – a tong to pull up the wick.
- “Snuff dishes” – pans to hold the used wicks.
- 1 talent = 3,000 shekles? That means that the weight of the lampstand would equal anything from 52.8 lbs. to 79.2 lbs. of pure gold.