Free group study handout
Exodus 36: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Exodus 36 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Bezalel and Oholiab lead the skilled workers in constructing the sanctuary, as commanded by Yahweh (vv. 1-3). They gather materials from the people, who bring freewill offerings every morning.
Key verse
“and they received from Moses all the offering which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the sanctuary, with which to make it. They brought yet to him freewill offerings every morning.”
Exodus 36:3 (WEB)
Outline
- Exodus 36:1–3 The Call for Skilled Workers
- Exodus 36:4–7 Abundance of Offerings
- Exodus 36:8–14 Construction of the Tabernacle
- Exodus 36:15–30 Boards and Framework
- Exodus 36:31–38 Finishing Touches
Discussion questions
- In v6, why does Moses command that no more offerings be made for the sanctuary?
- What do the craftsmen do in v5 when they report to Moses about the offerings?
- Bezalel and Oholiab in v1: how do they exemplify the wisdom given by Yahweh?
- The word 'tabernacle' in v8: what is its importance in the context of Israel's worship?
- When have you felt moved to contribute something significant like the 'freewill offerings' in v3?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Exodus 36: Exodus 26, Exodus 35, Exodus 31.
Before next time: read Exodus 37.