Exodus 30-31 Spreading the Word So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8) Exodus 30-31

I. Salvation: God Delivers - 1-18 II. Covenant: God Directs - 19-24 III. Worship: God Dwells - 25-40 1. Tabernacle Blueprints Begun (25-27) 2. The Priesthood (28-29) 3. Tabernacle Blueprints Complete (30-31)

…there are priests who offer the gifts according to the law; who serve the copy and shadow of the heavenly things Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle. For He said, “See that you make all things according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Hebrews 8:4-5

The Ark of the Covenant (25:10-22)

Table of Showbread (25:23-30)

Golden Lampstand (25:31-40)

Altar of Incense

Tabernacle (26:1-30)

Curtains, Coverings, etc

Bronze Altar (27:1-8)

Bronze Laver

Court of the Tabernacle (27:9-15)

Gate of the Tabernacle (27:16-19)

Question: Why did God separate altar of incense and bronze laver from the rest of model.

The Altar of Incense (Exodus 30:1-10, 34-38)

The Altar of Incense

The Altar of Incense The High Priest burned incense upon it every morning and evening. The incense rising with smoke is a picture of our prayers rising to heaven. (Psalm 141:1-2)

The Bronze Laver (Exodus 30:17-21)

The Bronze Laver

The Bronze Laver Priests bathed their entire body when they were ordained. (Exodus 29:4) Following ordination, the priests had to wash their hands and feet every time they entered the Tabernacle or approached the bronze altar to minister, or they would die. (Exodus 30:19-21) Picture of cleansing, forgiveness

Question: Why did God separate altar of incense and bronze laver from the rest of model.

The Altar of Incense 1 cubit long (1.5 ft) 1 cubit wide (1.5 ft) 2 cubits high (3 ft) Acacia wood, overlaid with Gold  Picture of Christ

The Altar of Incense v.6 Before veil…before ark…before mercy seat – where I will meet with you v.7 Burn incense morning, evening, perpetual

pray without ceasing 1Thessalonians 5:17

The Altar of Incense v.6 Before veil…before ark…before mercy seat – where I will meet with you v.7 Burn incense morning, evening, perpetual v.9 No strange incense No burnt, grain or drink offerings v.10 Once a year, make atonement It is most Holy to the Lord

The Half shekel Offering

BIBLE WEIGHTS 10 Gerahs = 1 Beka 50 Shekels = 1 Mina 60 Minas = 1 Talent Gerah Beka Shekel Mina Talent

The Half shekel Offering v.12 Ransom to the Lord v.14 Everyone gives the same…. v.16 Make atonement to the Lord Question: Why here in Temple layout? No partiality with God Connected to Altar of Incense – we have equal access

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. James 5:17

The Half shekel Offering v.12 Ransom to the Lord v.14 Everyone gives the same…. v.16 Make atonement to the Lord Question: Why here in Temple layout? No partiality with God Connected to Altar of Incense – we have equal access

The Bronze Laver (Exodus 30:17-21)

The Bronze Laver Continuous washing Dimensions? Appearance?

The Bronze Laver Continuous washing Dimensions? Appearance? Why none?  Unlimited supply

But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. Hebrews 10:12-14

And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. … For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:12, 14-15

Exodus 30 v.1-10 Altar of Incense v.11-16 Half Shekel Offering v.17-21 Bronze Laver v.22-33 Holy Anointing Oil v.34-38 Holy Incense

Exodus 31 v.1-11 Gifted Artisans called by name “I, Indeed I” put wisdom in their hearts v.12-17 The Sabbath Question: Why here?

So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ. Colossians 2:16-17

One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Romans 14:5-6

One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. Romans 14:5-6

One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. Romans 14:5-6

Exodus 31 v.1-11 Gifted Artisans called by name “I, Indeed I” put wisdom in their hearts v.12-17 The Sabbath Question: Why here?

Exodus 31 v.1-11 Gifted Artisans called by name “I, Indeed I” put wisdom in their hearts v.12-17 The Sabbath Question: Why here? v.17-21 He spoke…He gave…He wrote

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)