I am in awe of Bezaleel! He was chosen by God to take wood and gold to fashion the Ark of the Covenant with its mercy seat and cherubim where God said He would meet with His people. What a magnificent responsibility this man had! And he must have done a magnificent job of following God's plans because his work was accepted. We are also told in this chapter that he made the table of shewbread, the candlestick, and the altar of incense, too.
Does God make any promises in this chapter?
- None. But we know from other scripture passages that those who did not take the handling of God's Ark of the Covenant seriously paid a serious penalty by forfeiting either their health or their lives so we can assume that Bezaleel was very respectful in his work. We also know from other scripture that many were blessed when the Ark was within their jurisdiction so I assume that Bezaleel was a very blessed man. (In some way this could even be an interpretation of the Abrahamic Covenant when God told him, "I will bless them that bless you and curse them that curse you." Bezaleel's careful work on the Ark of the Covenant showed respect for both Abraham and his God.
Are there any references to Jesus?
- All of these articles of furniture represented Jesus Christ and at least one of His Godly attributes. (See previous journal entries.)
Are there any references to future events?
- Some of these Tabernacle furnishings were seen by the Apostle John in his Heavenly vision recorded in Revelation. (That does not necessarily mean that it is the exact candlestick or incense altar made by Bezaleel since there were some fashioned during the temple periods also but they very well might be the same. Who can say?!)
Does God issue any commands?
- No. Evidently His commands for the work were being carried out to the letter.
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalms 19:14 (KJV)