Bezabel, the chosen artisan of God, continues making things, this time for the altar.
These chapters tot up the results of all the census taxes, another innovation that the Romans used. I wonder where the Romans got it from?
It talks about tonnes of gold, silver and bronze– all the wealth of the Egyptians – and it is to all become a holy reflection of God’s throne on desert earth.
Is this what the throne room in heaven looks like? With sumptuous gold and purple and almonds and beautifully wrought wood, and incense. It must have looked like the ultimate mirage in that sandy dry place.
With that, Exodus finishes and God descends in dazzling light into his tabernacle. Moses blesses the people, but he too now is banned from the holy tent, as he is not ordained.
Dear God, Please bless the last few days of Christian Aid week. Please open people’s hearts and wallets so we support the poorest people in the world. In Jesus name, Amen