Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Oil for the light and spices for anointing oil and for sweet incense stand in the list of materials for the building and service of the tabernacle or sanctuary. They belong to the directions God gave Moses on the mount for building a sanctuary, which included the pattern of the ark. They are part of the specifications and directions for the tabernacle and of Israel's service and obligation in service, given by God, even Christ, to Moses in the mount. Moses remained there forty days and forty nights after the law was spoken from Sinai, while Israel waited below with opportunity to meditate on the commandments and purify their souls from idolatry.
The request was for a willing-hearted, free-will offering to supply the work of the tabernacle, to be taken only from every one whose heart made him willing. It was to be given willingly from the heart, without compulsion. The call came just after Israel left Egypt, when there was but a step back from freedom to slavery and their means were scanty. Their own tents were small, yet God's house was to be built first according to the design God gave to be followed.
The people needed no urging but came with stirred, willing hearts and gave cheerfully, willingly, and in abundance. Each was anxious to have an interest in the house for God, taking ornaments and jewelry from their persons and gladly giving gold, silver, brass, and ornamental work. More than a million dollars was expended, and more was given than could be used, so Moses had to proclaim that they had enough and offerings and labors must cease. The work then went forward according to God's word until a sanctuary was built that could be taken from place to place, so that in all the travels of Israel God might dwell among them and the knowledge of God might be made known.
The instructions teach that supreme honor is to be given to God and that the skill, genius, and wisdom brought into God's work are gifts from God to be used for His glory. The oil and spices show that what was used in worship was to be provided with care and kept pure, sweet, and fitting for a sacred purpose. The directions show that the Lord God of Israel is in the establishing of His work in a place and Himself orders it to be where He says, with everything in accordance with His will for the glorifying of His name. His truth is to find standing room and the place is to show forth His praise, giving certainty that the work God has said is to be in Washington will be established.
Paul repeated this specification chapter after chapter together with Exodus 24, Exodus 26, and Exodus 27 to his fellow workers while working quickly and skillfully with his hands at tentmaking with Aquila. He used it to preach the gospel by intelligent labor and by voice, to educate believers in unity, diligence, and thoroughness, and to testify to the truth through praise and prayer meetings with those associated in the trade. The same free, willing, and anxious spirit is in hearts now to aid the advancement of God's work, needing no urging once assured there is a work to be done and God calls for means and hearty cooperation.
Oil for the light and spices for anointing oil and for sweet incense stand in the list of materials for the building and service of the tabernacle or sanctuary. They belong to the directions God gave Moses on the mount for building a sanctuary, which included the pattern of the ark. They are part of the specifications and directions for the tabernacle and of Israel's service and obligation in service, given by God, even Christ, to Moses in the mount. Moses remained there forty days and forty nights after the law was spoken from Sinai, while Israel waited below with opportunity to meditate on the commandments and purify their souls from idolatry.
The request was for a willing-hearted, free-will offering to supply the work of the tabernacle, to be taken only from every one whose heart made him willing. It was to be given willingly from the heart, without compulsion. The call came just after Israel left Egypt, when there was but a step back from freedom to slavery and their means were scanty. Their own tents were small, yet God's house was to be built first according to the design God gave to be followed.
The people needed no urging but came with stirred, willing hearts and gave cheerfully, willingly, and in abundance. Each was anxious to have an interest in the house for God, taking ornaments and jewelry from their persons and gladly giving gold, silver, brass, and ornamental work. More than a million dollars was expended, and more was given than could be used, so Moses had to proclaim that they had enough and offerings and labors must cease. The work then went forward according to God's word until a sanctuary was built that could be taken from place to place, so that in all the travels of Israel God might dwell among them and the knowledge of God might be made known.
The instructions teach that supreme honor is to be given to God and that the skill, genius, and wisdom brought into God's work are gifts from God to be used for His glory. The oil and spices show that what was used in worship was to be provided with care and kept pure, sweet, and fitting for a sacred purpose. The directions show that the Lord God of Israel is in the establishing of His work in a place and Himself orders it to be where He says, with everything in accordance with His will for the glorifying of His name. His truth is to find standing room and the place is to show forth His praise, giving certainty that the work God has said is to be in Washington will be established.
Paul repeated this specification chapter after chapter together with Exodus 24, Exodus 26, and Exodus 27 to his fellow workers while working quickly and skillfully with his hands at tentmaking with Aquila. He used it to preach the gospel by intelligent labor and by voice, to educate believers in unity, diligence, and thoroughness, and to testify to the truth through praise and prayer meetings with those associated in the trade. The same free, willing, and anxious spirit is in hearts now to aid the advancement of God's work, needing no urging once assured there is a work to be done and God calls for means and hearty cooperation.