Day 106: Exodus 35-38 | Read The Bible In A Year | Bible Study with Commentary by Dr. Manny Arango

What if the most “boring” chapters in Exodus are actually blueprint-level brilliant? These repetitive tabernacle building instructions aren’t just filler—they’re theology in architectural form. Today, we unpack how the tabernacle reveals something about God, about you, and about what it means to live in alignment.

✈️ Overview:

• These chapters repeat earlier tabernacle instructions—but with a twist: now they’re actually building it.

• The structure of the tabernacle (outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies) reflects both the Trinity and the human design—body, soul, and spirit.

• The instructions aren’t arbitrary—they reveal God’s emphasis on order, holiness, and beauty, even in physical things.

🔎 Context Clues:

• The outer court, inner court, and Holy of Holies mirror the triune nature of God—and the triune nature of you.

• Just like the tabernacle had specific materials and colors, your outer life (body), inner life (soul), and spiritual life (spirit) should reflect intentional design and unity.

• God cares about the visible and the invisible. Wholeness isn’t just about your heart—it’s about alignment across every part of your life.

🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:

• Bezalel and Oholiab are the first people in the Bible filled with the Spirit—not just visited by it. And they’re artists.

• They’re skilled in embroidery, design, metalwork, and construction—proving creativity and craftsmanship are spiritual gifts.

• This links back to Proverbs 8 and the wisdom God used to create the world—God is once again bringing order out of chaos.

✅ Timeless Truths:

• The people gave so generously to the tabernacle project that Moses had to stop them from bringing more (Ex. 36:4–7).

• True generosity doesn’t ask “What’s the minimum?” but overflows from a heart aligned with God’s vision.

• You’re called to live in wholeness—where your body, soul, and spirit operate in unity, each part submitted to God’s design.

The tabernacle isn’t just about blueprints for a tent in the desert. It’s a masterclass in design, identity, and generosity. Let it inspire you to live whole, give big, and build something that honors the presence of God.