Isn't it amazing at the details God gave Moses for the construction of the tabernacle and the articles in it?  Have you ever wondered why there were so many intricate details?  Could it be that each of these intricate details has spiritual significance and the tabernacle and the furnishings are visual reminders?

"You are to receive the offering for me from each man whose heart prompts him to give."
What a great pattern for us in our giving to the Lord. He wants us to let our hearts lead us in our giving. That of course is conditional on our hearts being in tune with God's heart.

God tells Moses that the people are to build a tabernacle and that is where His presence will dwell.
Exodus 25:8
Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. 

A sanctuary is a holy place, a designated and protected and guarded place - different from its surroundings. 

What a great foreshadowing for us. Our bodies are to be a tabernacle for the Holy Spirit to dwell!  This tabernacle of ours is also to be a holy place, a protected and guarded place - different from our surroundings.  We should keep our bodies holy and pure - protected and guarded from evil influences.

Did God give Moses the plans for the building of the tabernacle while he was on the mountain?  Was he given a vision of the completed, entire tabernacle?  Did Moses write all those many, many details down on something or did he just supernaturally remember? Or did God refresh his memory from time to time?

The breastpiece for the priest was to be used for making decisions. How does that relate to us as Believers with the breastplate of righteousness?
Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
Check out this video, The Bells Are Ringing. It relates the high priest to Jesus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMLAIqUoYo

We would also recommend this link to Rose Publishing Company.  They offer many free publications, including a picture of the garments of the high priest.
http://www.rose-publishing.com/Assets/ClientPages/Echart_highpriest.aspx?gclid=COzrjMPChLUCFegWMgodAhcACg

Isn’t it remarkable that these men who were skilled in brick making now have been given skills as seamstresses for making the garments for the priests? Just an example of how God gives us spiritual gifts and uses us for tasks that we could have never dreamed of doing on our own.

Are all of us using our God-given spiritual gifts? If you have never identified your spiritual gift(s), or if you would like a refresher, email us for a Spiritual Gifts Inventory. Once your gift(s) have been identified, we can send you more information on your gift(s).