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2. 1 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 "Tell the sons of Israel to raise a contribution for Me; from every man whose heart moves him you shall raise My contribution. 3 This is the contribution which you are to raise from them: gold, silver and bronze, 4 blue, purple and scarlet material, fine linen, goat hair, 5 rams' skins dyed red, porpoise skins, acacia wood, 6 oil for lighting, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense, 7 onyx stones and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece. 8 Let them construct a sanctuary for Me, that I may dwell among them. 9 According to all that I am going to show you, as the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furniture, just so you shall construct it. Ex. 25:1-9

4. Ten chapters in Exodus inform us of the plans for and the construction of the tabernacle 25-31, 36-38, precursor of temple

5. Arrive Sinai Year 1 Month 2 Day 15 Tabernacle completed Year 2 Month 1 Day 1

6. 1 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 "See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 "I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, in silver, and in bronze, 5 and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship. Ex. 31:1-5

7. Bezalel Superintendent of tabernacle construction An obscure biblical name but someone we can learn from

8. I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab 31:6 Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skillful person 36:1 Matt. 20:20-28 3 John 9 Bezalel---A team-player

9. that they may make all that I have commanded you: 31:6 shall perform in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded. 36:1 Now Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made all that the LORD had commanded Moses 38:22 Bezalel---Respected God’s pattern

10. According to all that I am going to show you, as the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furniture, just so you shall construct it. Exodus 25:9 See that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain Ex. 25:40 Phil. 3:17 Heb. 8:5 Bezalel---Respected God’s pattern

11. And behold, I Myself have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill, that they may make all that I have commanded you: 31:6 Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skillful person in whom the LORD has put skill and understanding 1 Cor. 12 2 Tim. 1:6 Bezalel---Developed his skills

12. Bezalel---Influenced many generations The Bezalel Academy of Art and Design founded in 1906

13. Bezalel---Influenced many generations Tabernacle constructed some 1200 years before Christ

14. Bezalel---Influenced many generations 3,000 years after its construction, its main builder is still remembered and honored

15. Bezalel---Influenced many generations Heb. 13:7

16. Bezalel  Selfless team player  Respected God’s pattern  Developed talents  Exerted great influence

17. On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Acts 20:7 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?“ Matt 26:17 According to the pattern…

18. 26 While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 27 And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you;” Matt. 26:26-27 According to the pattern…