THE SANCTUARY, ITS SERVICE, ETC.
(Lesson for Sabbath, Jan. 9.) 1. WHAT command did the Lord give Moses in Ex. 25:8? 2. Did Moses have it in his heart to do such a work as this? Ex. 15:2. 3. Why did the Lord desire a sanctuary built? 4. What is the meaning of sanctuary? A sacred place; a consecrated spot; a holy, inviolable site.—Webster. 5. What method of instruction did the Lord use in teaching Moses how to make the sanctuary? Ex. 25:9, 40. 6. Name the materials used in its construction. Verses 3-7. 7. How were these materials to be furnished? Verse 2. 8. From whom were these offerings to be accepted? 9. How did the people respond to the call? Ex. 36:5-7. 10. How does God regard such a spirit in this dispensation? 2 Cor. 9:7. 11. Who did the Lord say should perform the work of making this structure? Ex. 35:10. 12. Whom did he especially call by name? Ex. 31:1-6. 13. What other qualification did these men possess besides being skillful workmen? Ex. 35:34. 15. Describe the roof, or coverings, of the sanctuary. Ex. 26:1-14. 17. What work corresponding to this was seen in the temple built by Solomon? 1 Kings 6:29. 19. What were these two apartments called? Ex. 26:33. 21. How does the apostle Paul speak of this vail? Heb. 9:3. 22. What purpose did the first vail serve? Ex. 26:36.