Chapter 35:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Genesis Leviticus
Exodus 35
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The sabbath to be observed. (1-3) The free gifts for the
tabernacle. (4-19) The readiness of the people in general. (20-29) Bezaleel and
Aholiab called to the work. (30-35)
Verses 1-3 The
mild and easy yoke of Christ has made our sabbath duties more delightful, and
our sabbath restraints less irksome, than those of the Jews; but we are the more
guilty by neglecting them. Surely God's wisdom in giving us the sabbath, with
all the mercy of its purposes, are sinfully disregarded. Is it nothing to pour
contempt upon the blessed day, which a bounteous God has given to us for our
growth in grace with the church below, and to prepare us for happiness with the
church above?
Verses 4-19 The
tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service;
and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lord. The rule is,
Whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring. All that were skilful must work.
God dispenses his gifts; and as every man hath received, so he
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those that were skilful, must serve the tabernacle with their skill: as they
needed one another, so the
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Verses 20-29
Without a willing mind, costly offerings would be abhorred; with it, the
smallest will be accepted. Our hearts are willing, when we cheerfully assist in
promoting the cause of God. Those who are diligent and contented in employments
considered mean, are as much accepted of God as those engaged in splendid
services. The women who spun the goats' hair were wise-hearted, because they did
it heartily to the Lord. Thus the labourer, mechanic, or servant who attends to
his work in the faith and fear of God, may be as wise, for his place, as the
most useful minister, and he equally accepted of the Lord. Our wisdom and duty
consist in giving God the glory and use of our talents, be they many or few.
Verses 30-35
Here is the Divine appointment of the master-workmen, that there might be no
strife for the office, and that all who were employed in the work might take
direction from, and give account to them. Those whom God called by name to his
service, he filled with the Spirit of God. Skill, even in worldly employments,
is God's gift, and comes from above. But many are ready enough in cutting out
work for other people, and can tell what this man or that man should do; but the
burdens they bind on others, they themselves will not touch with one of their
fingers. Such will fall under the character of slothful servants. These men were
not only to devise and to work themselves, but they were to teach others. Those
that rule should teach; and those to whom God has given knowledge, should be
willing to make it known for the benefit of others.
Chapter 35:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Genesis Leviticus
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
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1 Kings
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1 Chronicles
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Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
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Song of Solomon
Isaiah
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Lamentations
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Daniel
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Joel
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Jonah
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Nahum
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Haggai
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Matthew
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John
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Romans
1 Corinthians
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Philippians
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1 Thessalonians
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1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
