1. God commands Moses (1-15)

The Lord told Moses when and how to set up the tabernacle. The altar of incense-the place of prayer--was to be placed in front of the ark of the Testimony. The tabernacle and everything in it, and the bronze altar, were to be anointed with oil to make them holy. The consecration of Aaron and his sons is described in detail in Leviticus 8,9. The institution of the priesthood looks forward to the eternal priesthood of the great high priest, Jesus Christ.

2. Moses did everything as God commanded (16-33)

Moses set up the completed tabernacle on the first day of the first month--one year after the exodus. The Testimony (Bible) in the ark was the heart. He put the bread on the table, set up the lamps, burned incense on the gold altar and offered burnt offerings on the bronze altar. Finally, he put up the courtyard. Moses did everything according to the Lord's instructions, for he was preparing for the Lord to come and dwell in their midst.

Application: Lord, teach me the humility of Moses, who obeyed you in detail. Help me to make in my heart a place for you to dwell.
One Word: As the Lord commanded