YOU SHALL COMMAND
Exodus 27-29
God tells Moses to receive from the Children of Israel pure olive oil to feed the “everlasting flame” of the menorah, which Aaron is to kindle each day, “from evening till morning.”
The priestly garments, to be worn by the priests while serving in the Sanctuary are described. All priests wore: 1) a [...]
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OFFERING
Exodus 25-26
The people of Israel are called upon to contribute fifteen materials — gold, silver and copper; blue, purple and red-dyed wool; flax, goat hair, animal skins, wood, olive oil, spices and gems — out of which, God says to Moses, “They shall make for Me a Sanctuary, and I shall dwell amidst them.”
On the [...]
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JUDGEMENTS
Ex 21-24
Following the revelation at Sinai, God legislates a series of laws for the people of Israel. These include the laws of the indentured servant; the penalties for murder, kidnapping, assault, and theft; civil laws pertaining to remedy of damages, the granting of loans, and the rules governing the conduct of justice by courts of [...]
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