1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:26?

2. How does Exodus 38:26 illustrate the importance of community in God's work?

3. What does the half-shekel symbolize in Exodus 38:26 for the Israelites?

4. How can we apply the principle of equal contribution in our church today?

5. Connect Exodus 38:26 to New Testament teachings on giving and stewardship.

6. How does Exodus 38:26 encourage us to support God's work financially and spiritually?

7. What is the significance of the half-shekel tax in Exodus 38:26 for the Israelites?

8. How does Exodus 38:26 reflect the socio-economic structure of ancient Israel?

9. Why was the age of twenty chosen for the census in Exodus 38:26?

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

11. What are the Biblical weights and measures?

12. Numbers 3:15 – Is it realistic to gather and count every male from one month old and upward in a nomadic environment?

13. How do the measurements and quantities listed in Exodus 38:21–23 harmonize with other parts of Exodus and Numbers that detail Israel’s population and resources?

14. In Exodus 30:22-25, how could the precise recipe for holy anointing oil be accurately preserved and replicated without loss of detail over centuries?1. How does the requirement of a half-shekel per person reflect the principle of equality before God, and how can we apply this principle in our church communities today?

2. In what ways does the concept of atonement in Exodus 38:26 point us to the work of Christ, and how can this understanding deepen our appreciation for His sacrifice?

3. How can the organization and accountability demonstrated in the census be applied to our personal and communal spiritual practices?

4. What are some practical ways we can contribute to the work of God in our local church or community, and how does this reflect the contributions made by the Israelites?

5. Reflect on a time when a small act of faithfulness had a significant impact in your life or the life of someone else. How does this encourage you to remain faithful in the "small things"?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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