Exodus 36:8 And every wise hearted man among them that worked the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue… These chapters recount how the tabernacle, etc., was actually made. On the several sections, see the Homiletics and Homilies on chs. 26-28. We have in them - I. WORK DONE. The point to be observed here is that everything was done precisely according to the Divine directions. The makers turned not aside, either to the right hand or to the left, from what had been commanded them. They attempted no alteration on the plans. They did not try improvements; they added no ornaments. This was their wisdom, and secured for their work the Divine approval. Work for Christ should be done in the same way. We cannot improve upon his Gospel. We are not entitled to add to, or take from, his commands. II. WORK INSPECTED (Exodus 39:33-43). When the work was finished the makers brought it to Moses, who looked upon it and pronounced that all had been done according "as the Lord had commanded" (ver. 43). The day of inspection will come for our work also (1 Corinthians 3:14, 15). Happy for us if the same verdict can be passed upon it! III. WORK BLESSED. "And Moses blessed them" (ver. 43). "If any man's work abide which he has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward" (1 Corinthians 3:14). - J.O. Parallel Verses KJV: And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them. |
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