Exodus 36:10
And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well.
And he joined five of the curtains together,

Bezalel carried out the pattern the Lord had given Moses on Mount Sinai, joining the ten linen panels into two matching sets. The finely woven curtains, embroidered with cherubim in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, formed the innermost covering of the Tabernacle and displayed the holiness and heavenly glory of God’s dwelling among Israel. Every detail testified that access to the Lord was governed by His revealed instruction.

Exo 26:3 Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and…
Exo 26:6 Make fifty gold clasps, and join the curtains together…
Exo 26:5 Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops…

and the other five he joined as well.

The matching construction produced order, symmetry, and completeness in the sanctuary. The two sets would later be joined by loops and gold clasps, so that the covering became one whole (Exodus 36:11–13). God’s people likewise are called into unity through the saving work of Christ, who has made believing Jews and Gentiles one people and one dwelling place for God by the Spirit (Ephesians 2:14–22; 4:4–6).

Exo 26:9 Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six…
Exo 26:11 Make fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops…
Exo 26:13 And the tent curtains will be a cubit longer…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God.

2. Bezalel and Oholiab
Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

3. The Tabernacle
A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

4. The Israelites
The people of God, who were tasked with contributing materials and labor for the construction of the Tabernacle.

5. The Wilderness
The setting where the Israelites wandered for 40 years and where the Tabernacle was constructed.
Teaching Points
Unity in Diversity
Just as the curtains were joined to form a single Tabernacle, believers are called to unity in the body of Christ, despite diverse gifts and roles.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The meticulous following of God's instructions for the Tabernacle construction serves as a model for our obedience to God's Word in our lives.

The Importance of Community
The construction of the Tabernacle required the collective effort of the Israelites, reminding us of the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes.

God's Dwelling Among Us
The Tabernacle symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people, pointing forward to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Attention to Detail in Worship
The detailed construction of the Tabernacle reflects the importance of reverence and care in our worship and service to God.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the joining of the curtains in Exodus 36:10 reflect the concept of unity within the church today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are obedient to God's instructions in our personal and communal lives?

3. How does the construction of the Tabernacle illustrate the importance of each individual's contribution to the community of believers?

4. What parallels can we draw between the Tabernacle as God's dwelling place and the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer?

5. How can we apply the attention to detail seen in the Tabernacle's construction to our own worship and service to God?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 26:1-6
Provides the initial instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle, including the joining of the curtains, highlighting the obedience of the Israelites in following God's detailed plan.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Illustrates the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, similar to the joining of the curtains to form a single Tabernacle.

Ephesians 4:16
Emphasizes the importance of each part working together to build up the body of Christ, akin to the curtains being joined to form a complete structure.
Consecrated ArtExodus 36:1-38
False Estimates of Church-WorkersJ. Halsey.Exodus 36:1-38
Indolence in the ChurchJ. Halsey.Exodus 36:1-38
The Work Fails not Either for Gifts or SkillJ. Urquhart Exodus 36:1-38
Jehovah's Dwelling-PlaceJ. Orr Exodus 36:8-38
People
Aholiab, Bezaleel, Israelites, Moses
Places
Sinai
Topics
Coupled, Curtains, Joined, Joineth
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Exodus 36:8-18

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Library
Appendix xvii. The Ordinances and Law of the Sabbath as Laid Down in the Mishnah and the Jerusalem Talmud.
The terribly exaggerated views of the Rabbis, and their endless, burdensome rules about the Sabbath may best be learned from a brief analysis of the Mishnah, as further explained and enlarged in the Jerusalem Talmud. [6476] For this purpose a brief analysis of what is, confessedly, one of the most difficult tractates may here be given. The Mishnic tractate Sabbath stands at the head of twelve tractates which together from the second of the six sections into which the Mishnah is divided, and which
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

Of the Necessity of Divine Influences to Produce Regeneration in the Soul.
Titus iii. 5, 6. Titus iii. 5, 6. Not by works of righteousness, which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. IF my business were to explain and illustrate this scripture at large, it would yield an ample field for accurate criticism and useful discourse, and more especially would lead us into a variety of practical remarks, on which it would be pleasant
Philip Doddridge—Practical Discourses on Regeneration

Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage,
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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