God gave to Moses the commandment to build the Tabernacle. Now Moses is going to tell the Jewish people about this task. But first, he tells them to observe Shabbat.
Shlomo Skinner
Why Commandments are Important
Many people question if the Torah is relevant in our modern age. A related question is if the 10 Commandments are still relevant.
Exodus 30:17-21 – The Laver
After giving the Torah, God commanded the Jewish people to build the Tabernacle. In these verses we learn how the priests needed to wash before they could perform their duties in the Tabernacle.
Exodus 28:12 and 28:29 – Their Names
The High Priest was required to wear 8 special garments when he served in the Temple. Attached to those garments were stones engraved with the names of the 12 tribes of Israel.
Exodus 25:22 – The Meeting Place
Exodus Chapter 25 begins the instructions God gave to Moses about the building of the Tabernacle.
Exodus 21:4 – The Slave
We find numerous mentions of slaves in the Bible. Some verses even require a person to become a slave and permit another person to buy him.
Exodus 19:9 – Purpose of the 10 Commandments
One of the best known passages in the Bible is the Ten Commandments. In this article I explain Exodus 19:9 and what it teaches us about the purpose of the 10 Commandments.
Exodus 14:4 – The Hard Heart
Before the splitting of the sea, God told Moses that he would harden Pharaoh’s heart. This article looks closely at why God would harden Pharaoh’s heart at that time.
Exodus 10:24-25 – After the Darkness
The Plague of Darkness was the 9th of the ten plagues that God unleashed against Egypt. After the darkness ended, Pharaoh seemed ready to free the Jewish people.
Psalm 130 – Out of the Depths
Psalm 130 is a short psalm with only 8 verses. However, these verses contain important lessons for us. For example, no matter what the circumstances, God’s power of forgiveness is available.