Exodus 38:20
All the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the surrounding courtyard were bronze.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:20?

2. How does Exodus 38:20 emphasize the importance of order in God's work?

3. What role do "tent pegs" play in maintaining the tabernacle's structure?

4. How can we apply the concept of "bronze" in our spiritual foundation today?

5. Connect Exodus 38:20 with 1 Corinthians 14:40 on doing things "decently and in order."

6. How does the tabernacle's construction reflect God's attention to detail in our lives?

7. What is the significance of the tabernacle's pegs in Exodus 38:20?

8. How do the tabernacle's pegs reflect God's attention to detail in Exodus 38:20?

9. Why are the tabernacle's pegs important in the context of Exodus 38:20?

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

11. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a distinct 'Tent of Meeting' as described in Exodus 33:7-11, given that later passages describe the Tabernacle differently?

12. Exodus 38:8 describes the use of women's mirrors in creating the bronze basin; how does this detail align with known technological practices of that era?

13. Exodus 26:7-8 - Given their nomadic desert life, where would they obtain enough goat hair and weaving resources for eleven large curtains?

14. If Moses received precise instructions for the Tabernacle in Exodus 38:1-7, why aren't there consistent records in other ancient sources acknowledging this event?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the use of bronze for the tent pegs teach us about the nature of God's presence among His people?

2. How can we apply the principle of attention to detail in our personal and corporate worship today?

3. In what ways does the tabernacle foreshadow the work of Christ, and how does this understanding deepen our faith?

4. How can we ensure that our faith remains a stable foundation in the midst of life's challenges?

5. What role does community play in maintaining and strengthening our spiritual lives, and how can we actively contribute to it?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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