What is the meaning of Exodus 36:5? and said to Moses Moses, God’s chosen mediator, hears directly from the craftsmen who are overseeing the tabernacle project. The orderly flow of information honors the leadership structure God established. • Exodus 33:11 records, “The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend.” • Numbers 12:7 affirms, “My servant Moses is faithful in all My house.” When the artisans speak to Moses, they model respect for God-appointed authority and ensure that decisions remain aligned with the divine blueprint (Exodus 35:30-35). “The people are bringing The phrase highlights a community whose hearts are stirred to give. Their generosity is spontaneous, voluntary, and unified. • Exodus 35:21-22, 29 repeats the refrain that “everyone whose heart stirred” and “all the men and women whose hearts prompted them” brought offerings. • 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 mirrors this spirit: “They gave according to their ability and even beyond it… pleading for the privilege of sharing.” • 2 Corinthians 9:7 reminds, “God loves a cheerful giver.” A work of God in the heart always shows up in open hands. more than enough God’s provision overflows the actual need. Abundance testifies to His ability to supply and to the people’s eagerness to participate. • 2 Corinthians 9:8: “God is able to make all grace abound to you… you will abound in every good work.” • Malachi 3:10 speaks of blessings “without measure.” • John 6:13 shows twelve baskets left over after the feeding of the five thousand. When the Lord stirs giving, He does not merely meet requirements; He exceeds them. for doing the work The resources have a clear purpose: accomplishing the task God assigned. Gifts are not an end in themselves but fuel for ministry. • Ephesians 2:10: “We are God’s workmanship… prepared in advance for us to do.” • 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Always excel in the work of the Lord, because… your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” • James 1:22 urges believers to be “doers of the word.” Generosity finds its proper outlet when it advances concrete, God-ordained projects. the LORD has commanded us to do. The entire enterprise rests on divine command, not human initiative. Obedience, not innovation, drives the construction. • Exodus 25:8-9: “They are to make a sanctuary for Me… according to the pattern I show you.” • Deuteronomy 12:32: “See that you do everything I command you; do not add to it or subtract from it.” • John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Matthew 28:20 promises Christ’s presence to those “teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you.” Faithful obedience ensures that worship space—and life—is fashioned exactly as the Lord intends. summary Exodus 36:5 portrays a literal moment when artisans report to Moses that the congregation’s voluntary gifts have surpassed every requirement. It underscores: • Respect for God-given leadership. • Hearts stirred to generous action. • God’s pattern of overflowing provision. • Purposeful stewardship directed toward tangible ministry. • Wholehearted obedience to the Lord’s explicit commands. When God’s people respond to His Word with willing hearts, there is always more than enough to accomplish what He has asked. |
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