February 9: Exodus 25:1 – Exodus 28:43

Contributions for the Sanctuary – Exodus 25

• God tells Moses to have the Hebrews (those who wish to) take up contributions of gold, silver, fine fabrics and yarns, oils for lamps, etc. They are then to make a sanctuary for God to dwell in, exactly as He tells them to make it.

The Ark of the Covenant

• God instructs Moses to have the Hebrew people build an ark of acacia wood and overlay it in gold. He gives exact instructions for how to make it, and tells them to put into it the testimony that He will give them. He then instructs them to make a mercy seat and place it on top of the ark.

The Table for Bread

• God instructs Moses to have the Hebrew people build a table of acacia wood and overlay it with gold. They are then to make plates and dishes for incense as well as bowls to pour drink offerings into. They will set the bread of the Presence on the table before God regularly.

The Golden Lampstand

• God instructs Moses to have the Hebrew people make a lampstand (resembling a large menorah) of pure gold.

The Tabernacle – Exodus 26

• God instructs Moses to have the Hebrew people make the tabernacle, including curtains of goats' hair for a tent over it. They are to place the ark of the covenant in the Most Holy Place.

The Bronze Altar – Exodus 27

• God instructs Moses to have the Hebrew people make the altar of acacia wood and overlay it with bronze.

The Court of the Tabernacle

• God gives instructions for making the court of the tabernacle.

Oil for the Lamp 

• God commands that the Hebrew people bring pure beaten olive oil for the light so the lamp can be regularly set up to burn. Aaron and his sons will tend it from evening till morning.

The Priests' Garments – Exodus 28

• God tells Moses to summon Aaron and his sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar to serve as priests. He instructs how to make their garments and accessories. They are to make a breastpiece of justice and bind it to the ephod, which Aaron will wear on his heart when he goes into the Holy Place. He will bear the judgment of the people on his heart before the Lord regularly.
• The people are instructed to make a signet bearing the words "Holy to the Lord" for Aaron to wear on his turban, and to make a checker-print coat and undergarments for him to wear in the Holy Place.