1. Bezalel and Oholiab (1-11)

Artistic skill is a gift from God. God's gifts should be used according to God's will and should bring glory to God. The sanctuary and all its furnishings were designed by God himself. He called and equipped workmen to build it. These workmen were God's servants. Their most beautiful work was an expression of their obedience--not an expression of the freedom of the sinful nature. True art should glorify God.

2. Keep the Sabbath (12-18)

God gave men the Sabbath so that they might worship him and share in his holiness. The men appointed to build the sanctuary especially must take time to worship God, remembering that he is the Creator of the heavens and the earth and the Giver of every good gift. God's servants must not become so busy doing God's work that they forget to worship God.

Application: Lord, thank you for giving us your work to do, and for giving us your Holy Spirit to enable us to do it.
One Word: Use talents for the glory of God