Exodus 38:2
He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:2?

2. How does Exodus 38:2 demonstrate the importance of skilled craftsmanship in worship?

3. What materials were used for the altar, and why are they significant?

4. How does the altar's construction reflect God's instructions in Exodus 27:1-8?

5. In what ways can we offer our skills to serve God today?

6. How does the altar's design symbolize Christ's ultimate sacrifice for our sins?

7. What is the significance of the altar's horns in Exodus 38:2?

8. How does Exodus 38:2 reflect God's instructions for worship?

9. Why was acacia wood chosen for the altar in Exodus 38:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 38?

11. Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?

12. What are the Horns of the Altar's significance?

13. How could the Israelites realistically acquire and transport the vast amounts of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in Exodus 38:24-31 while wandering in the desert?

14. Does the altar design brought from Damascus (2 Kings 16:10-11) conflict with earlier temple instructions in Exodus and Leviticus?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the construction of the altar in Exodus 38:2 reflect the character and holiness of God?

2. In what ways does the altar of burnt offering foreshadow the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?

3. How can we apply the principle of unity in worship, as seen in the altar being of one piece, to our personal and corporate worship today?

4. What does the obedience of Bezalel in constructing the altar teach us about following God's instructions in our own lives?

5. How does the concept of sacrifice in the Old Testament altar relate to the New Testament call to present our bodies as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1)?1. What is the significance of Bezalel's role in constructing the sacred structures?

2. How does the construction of the altar of burnt offering symbolize the purpose of worship?

3. What is the significance of the bronze basin and its origin from the mirrors of the serving women?

4. Why are the details of the courtyard, its posts, bases, and curtains, important to the overall narrative?

5. How do the blue, purple, and scarlet yarns used in the entrance curtain reflect the holiness of the space within?

6. What does the inventory of the tabernacle signify about the value of every element used in worship?

7. How do the contributions of the congregation emphasize the role of community in worship?

8. What can we learn from the detailed descriptions of the construction process? How can we apply these lessons to our own spiritual lives?

9. What is the significance of the sanctuary being constructed by the community's offerings?

10. In what ways does this chapter symbolize the relationship between God and His people?

11. How does the concept of crafting sacred spaces translate into our contemporary worship contexts?

12. What can we learn from the unity and cooperation among Bezalel, Oholiab, and the rest of the community?

13. How do the different items used in the sanctuary represent aspects of our relationship with God?

14. How do the actions of Bezalel and Oholiab serve as an example of using one's skills for God's glory?

15. In what ways can we relate the communal participation in building the tabernacle to the modern-day church community?

16. How might the concept of the burnt offering altar resonate with today's concept of sacrifice?

17. How can the transparency in the accounting of the contributions inspire integrity in our present-day dealings within our worship communities?

18. How can we understand the transformation of the women's mirrors into a basin in a symbolic sense?

19. What role does artistic beauty and aesthetic value play in our worship spaces and practices today?

20. How can we use our own skills and resources to contribute to our communities and honor God today?

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