This chapter deals with an altar for burnt offerings, a courtyard and how the oil for the lampstand is to be created. The altar is to be made of bronze and of acacia wood and will be 4.5' and 7.7' square. The altar will have rings to be allowed to be transported by poles. The courtyard is very elaborate and have pretty big dimensions - south side will be 150' long, the north side 150', and 150' wide. The courtyard will be adorned with fine linen, purple and scarlet yarn and all of the ornaments are to be made from bronze. All the other articles that will be used for service of the tabernacle will be made of bronze. The oil for the lampstand will be brought by the Israelites of clear oil of pressed olives. Aaron and his sons will be in charge of keeping the lamps burning.
This is entirely new ground for a nomadic group like the Israelites. They were not cohesive and for them to be reined in like this would be a task in and of itself. God has taken them to the next step and forced them to be drawn to him in order to thrive and not just survive. Clearly these materials are not picked up at the Home Depot or at Michaels but have to be create within their ranks. What is interesting is the amount of acacia wood that will necessary to get the job done as well and the tools need to get this project going. God will be honored when this is completed.
Praise for today: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Ps. 19:1.
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