Exodus 38:28
With the 1,775 shekels of silver he made the hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and supplied bands for them.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 38:28?

2. How does Exodus 38:28 demonstrate God's provision for the tabernacle's construction?

3. What is the significance of the "1,775 shekels" mentioned in Exodus 38:28?

4. How can we apply the principle of giving seen in Exodus 38:28 today?

5. What connections exist between Exodus 38:28 and New Testament teachings on stewardship?

6. How does Exodus 38:28 encourage us to contribute to our church community?

7. What is the significance of the 1,775 shekels of silver in Exodus 38:28?

8. How does Exodus 38:28 reflect the Israelites' commitment to the Tabernacle?

9. Why were silver bases used for the sanctuary in Exodus 38:28?

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

11. What are the Biblical weights and measures?

12. 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?

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. Exodus 27:9-19: How do we reconcile these detailed Tabernacle dimensions with differing descriptions of sacred spaces elsewhere in the Bible?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the construction of the Tabernacle reflect God's desire to dwell among His people, and how can we apply this understanding to our personal relationship with God today?

2. In what ways can we, like the Israelites, contribute to the building up of our local church community?

3. How does the role of Bezalel and Oholiab inspire us to use our God-given talents for His glory?

4. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' willingness to give their resources for the Tabernacle, and how can this influence our approach to giving?

5. How do the details of the Tabernacle's construction, such as the hooks and bands, point us to the greater reality of Christ's work and presence in our lives?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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