instructions and account of the construction of a tent—and one to which the people of God have no connection. So let us turn to the first portion of the tabernacle, namely, the collection of the offerings for the tabernacle. As we reflect upon the narrative, we should pay particular attention to four things: first, the people gave of their possessions voluntarily and generously; second, Israel’s offerings were for the construction of God’s dwelling place; third, there was a good and bad use of the
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