Father God, I believe in You and believe You are fixing all the broken and repairing all for Your glory. Let this touch someone’s heart today in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
By virtue of his profound wisdom, Bezalel succeeded in erecting a sanctuary which seemed a fit abiding-place for God, who is so exalted in time and space . The candlestick of the sanctuary was of so complicated a nature that Moses could not comprehend it, although God twice showed him a heavenly model; but when he described it to Bezalel, the latter understood immediately, and made it at once; whereupon Moses expressed his admiration for the quick wisdom of Bezalel, saying again that he must have been “in the shadow of God” when the heavenly models were shown him Bezalel is said to have been only thirteen years of age when he accomplished his great work ; he owed his wisdom to the merits of pious parents; his grandfather being Hur and his grandmother Miriam, he was thus a grand-nephew of Moses. So many things to learn from this account of Bezalel and Oholiab. That God stirs in the hearts of people to be involved in His work. Bringing community together. No one should be made to give or serve. It should come naturally. When in 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul was instructing the Corinthians he wrote, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”. The Israelites generously gave an abundance toward the tabernacle and God stirred in their hearts to do the work as well, so none of it was pressurize or under duress. All skill can be used for God’s glory. The tabernacle needed contractors like woodworkers, weavers, and metalsmiths as well as artisans like embroiderers and jewelers. There was an purpose for the skills God had given the people. We know how much God values beauty and organization. He detailed every part of the tabernacle in details to Moses so that the tent of meeting would be an appropriate place to house Gods presence. It was not a simple or effective design, one filled with beauty and splendor. Bezalel and Oholiab were inspired to teach others. They were to equip the people and then delegate different tasks to those who were able to do them. Leadership includes enabling and encouraging others to join you in a task rather than trying to do all the tasks yourself. What an example the Israelites, including Bezalel and Oholiab, can be for us today! He was said to be highly gifted as a workman, showing great skill and originality in engraving precious metals and stones and in wood-carving. He was also a master-workman, having many apprentices under him whom he instructed in the arts (Exodus 35:30–35). According to the narrative in Exodus, he was called and endowed by God to direct the construction of the tent of meeting and its sacred furniture, and also to prepare the priests’ garments and the oil and incense required for the service.
“See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills. Bezalel possessed such great wisdom that he could combine those letters of the alphabet with which heaven and earth were created; this being the meaning of the statement. Bezalel and Oholiab were Israelites who were instrumental in the construction of the tabernacle, or tent of meeting. After God rescued the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, His presence would reside while the Israelites traveled without a homeland. It reads in Exodus 25:8″Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Bezalel and Oholiab were Israelites who were instrumental in the construction of the tabernacle, or tent of meeting. It reads in Exodus 31:3, ~and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills ). God also gifted him with special “ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze, in cutting stones for setting, and in carving wood, to work in every craft” It reads in Exodus 31:4–5,~ to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts. So, Bezalel’s outstanding skill was God-given for the specific purpose of establishing the tabernacle. The rabbinical tradition relates that when God determined to appoint Bezalel architect of the desert Tabernacle, He asked Moses whether the choice was agreeable to him, and received the reply: “Lord, if he is acceptable to Thee, surely he must be so to me!” At God’s command, however, the choice was referred to the people for approval and was indorsed by them. Moses shortly after that commanded Bezalel to set about making the Tabernacle, the holy Ark, and the sacred utensils. It is to be noted, however, that Moses mentioned these in somewhat inverted order, putting the Tabernacle last. Bezalel wisely suggested to him that men usually build the house first and afterward provide the furnishings; but that, inasmuch as Moses had ordered the Tabernacle to be built last, there was probably some mistake and God’s command must have run differently. Moses was so pleased with this acuteness that he complimented Bezalel by saying that true to his name, he must have dwelt “in the very shadow of God” He was said to be highly gifted as a workman, showing great skill and originality in engraving precious metals and stones and in wood-carving.“
It reads in Exodus 38:22 Bezalel made everything that the LORD had commanded Moses.
Now Uri’s son Bezalel, grandson of Hur from the tribe of Judah, made everything that the LORD had ordered Moses to build. Bezalel chief artisan of the Tabernacle and was in charge of building the Ark of the Covenant, assisted by Aholiab name meaning “The Tent of The Father”. The instructions God gave to Moses were highly detailed, including exact measurements and a long list of materials to be used. In addition, God also detailed who was to head up this monumental project. He said, “See, I have called by name Bezalel . . . I have appointed with him Oholiab . . . And I have given to all able men ability, that they may make all that I have commanded you” The Spirit’s empowering gave Bezalel and Oholiab skill to work with the raw materials and to form the artistic designs ( It reads in Exodus 35:30–32, 35: Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, ). Bezalel himself constructed the Ark of the Covenant (It reads in Exodus 37:1: That is, about 3 3/4 feet long and 2 1/4 feet wide and high or about 1.1 meters long and 68 centimeters wide and high;). In addition, God inspired both Bezalel and Oholiab to teach all the other craftsmen who had been given special skill by God. Though Moses is given the vision of the tabernacle ( It reads in Exodus 25:40, ~See that you make them according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.), and the people are called to furnish the materials (It reads in Exodus 25:1–8; The Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give. These are the offerings you are to receive from them: gold, silver and bronze; blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair; ram skins dyed red and another type of durable leather; acacia wood; olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; and onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breast piece. “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.) (It reads in Exodus 35:4–9, ~Moses said to the whole Israelite community, “This is what the Lord has commanded: From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering of gold, silver and bronze; blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair; ram skins dyed red and another type of durable leather; acacia wood; olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; and onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breast piece. ), it is the Spirit-endowed skill possessed by Bezalel that made it possible for the tabernacle to be constructed. This is re-emphasized in Exodus 35:30-35, but it is Exodus 38:22 that I want to highlight. Oholiab was from the tribe of Dan and was known as “an engraver and designer and embroiderer in blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen” (Exodus 38:23). So, Oholiab was an artisan whose skilled God planned to use in helping build the tabernacle. The biblical account records that God inspired both Bezalel and Oholiab to teach others (Exodus 35:34). Thus, they became leaders in the effort to complete the work of constructing the tent of meeting and all its accessories. This tent of meeting had curtains, frames, bases, pillars, hooks, and other elements for its actual structure. It also needed altars, tables, basins, lampstands, pots, shovels, and other furnishings for the interior. Plus, the priests needed special garments, a breast piece, turbans, bells, and other adornments as well as holy anointing oil and fragrant incense. The Israelite people were to give of their own possessions toward this effort. They actually contributed so much that Moses had to ask them to stop because “the material they had was sufficient to do all the work, and more” (Exodus 36:7). With this abundance of material and God-given skill, Bezalel and Oholiab taught and led “everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work” (Exodus 36:2). There was those cleaning up the mess’s. God stirred in the hearts of the people to desire to help build this tabernacle, both by being generous with their donations as well as generous with their time and abilities. While Bezalel is credited with constructing the Ark of the Covenant and many of the interior furnishings, it truly was a group effort. The recounting of this part of Israel’s history concludes saying, “According to all that the LORD had commanded Moses, so the people of Israel had done all the work” (Exodus 39:42). The Spirit’s empowering gave (Bezalel “Bezalel” means “in the shadow [protection] of God.” ) and {Oholiab his name means: Father’s Tent} skill to work with the raw materials and to form the artistic designs. Bezalel himself constructed the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 37:1) “I have filled him . . . with wisdom and knowledge,” which were the implements by means of which God created the world, as stated in Proverbs chapters 19:1-29, ~
Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Desire without knowledge is not good, how much more will hasty feet miss the way!
A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord.
Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
The poor are shunned by all their relatives, how much more do their friends avoid them!
Though the poor pursue them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.
A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
A foolish child is a father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry.
Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.
Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.
A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again.
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.
Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.
Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
A corrupt witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. )
By virtue of his profound wisdom, Bezalel succeeded in erecting a sanctuary which seemed a fit abiding-place for God, who is so exalted in time and space . The candlestick of the sanctuary was of so complicated a nature that Moses could not comprehend it, although God twice showed him a heavenly model; but when he described it to Bezalel, the latter understood immediately, and made it at once; whereupon Moses expressed his admiration for the quick wisdom of Bezalel, saying again that he must have been “in the shadow of God” when the heavenly models were shown him Bezalel is said to have been only thirteen years of age when he accomplished his great work ; he owed his wisdom to the merits of pious parents; his grandfather being Hur and his grandmother Miriam, he was thus a grand-nephew of Moses. So many things to learn from this account of Bezalel and Oholiab. That God stirs in the hearts of people to be involved in His work. Bringing community together. No one should be made to give or serve. It should come naturally. When in 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul was instructing the Corinthians he wrote, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”. The Israelites generously gave an abundance toward the tabernacle and God stirred in their hearts to do the work as well, so none of it was pressurize or under duress. All skill can be used for God’s glory. The tabernacle needed contractors like woodworkers, weavers, and metalsmiths as well as artisans like embroiderers and jewelers. There was an purpose for the skills God had given the people. We know how much God values beauty and organization. He detailed every part of the tabernacle in details to Moses so that the tent of meeting would be an appropriate place to house Gods presence. It was not a simple or effective design, one filled with beauty and splendor. Bezalel and Oholiab were inspired to teach others. They were to equip the people and then delegate different tasks to those who were able to do them. Leadership includes enabling and encouraging others to join you in a task rather than trying to do all the tasks yourself. What an example the Israelites, including Bezalel and Oholiab, can be for us today! He was said to be highly gifted as a workman, showing great skill and originality in engraving precious metals and stones and in wood-carving. He was also a master-workman, having many apprentices under him whom he instructed in the arts. According to the narrative in Exodus, he was called and endowed by God to direct the construction of the tent of meeting and its sacred furniture, and also to prepare the priests’ garments and the oil and incense required for the service. So we are able to see how church works together for good. “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals.”
Proverbs 20:1-30 NIV
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion; those who anger him forfeit their lives.
It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Sluggards do not plow in season; so, at harvest time they look but find nothing.
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”?
Differing weights and differing measures, the Lord detests them both.
Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?
Ears that hear and eyes that see, the Lord has made them both.
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.
“It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer, then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet, but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
Plans are established by seeking advice; so, if you wage war, obtain guidance.
A gossip betrays a confidence; so, avoid anyone who talks too much.
If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
An inheritance claimed too soon, will not be blessed at the end.
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.
The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?
It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.
A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them.
The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
{Let’s Pray}
Father God thank You for Your Word and let me take all Your commandments seriously. Let me learn of the ones I don’t understand so I can keep in step with You and Your light in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
“Power Verse”
“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Luke 11:28
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