Exodus Chapter Outline
Chpt. 21: God, in Exodus 21, gives his people several judgments dictating how they should live their life which includes how they should treat others. These include the treatment of Hebrew slaves and how to deal with someone who injures or kills another. The chapter also begins to discuss fair judgments that should be made when a person damages another's property.
[How Should We Treat the Poor?]
Chpt. 22: God continues from the previous chapter by offering more examples of how to deal with damages to property whether by accident or intent.
The chapter also discusses what should happen if premarital sex occurs along with the punishment to be meted out for those who practice witchcraft or commit bestiality (Exodus 22:16 - 19). The punishment to be given to idolaters is also specified.
The Israelites are commanded to not oppress non-Israelites or afflict those who are widows or orphans. They are also commanded to not charge interest on loans to fellow citizens, especially to those who are poor.
Respect for God and human rulers is additionally delineated, along with the dedication of the firstfruit of produce or the firstborn son to the Lord.
Chpt. 23: God commands people be honest along with not hurting those who are innocent or righteous. The agriculture principle known as a land Sabbath is also offered whereby the land should lay fallow every seventh year (Exodus 23:10 - 11). The commandment to rest on the seventh day each week is also reiterated.
The keeping of three main Holy (Feast) Day periods is enjoined on Israel. The first of these is called the Feast of Unleavened Bread kept in the spring. The second is the Feast of Harvest (Pentecost) which takes place either in May of June. The third is the Feast of Ingathering (Tabernacles) that is celebrated in the fall.
The chapter closes with God offering spiritual guidance as well as blessings if the people obey his words.
Chpt. 24: After the Israelites agree to the Old Covenant they offer various animal sacrifices to God. Moses then sprinkles the people with blood which is a seal of the covenant.
Aaron, Aaron's sons and seventy Israelite elders go with Moses up Sinai to have a covenant meal with the Lord. After the meal Moses ascends further up the mount, with Joshua his assistant, to receive the Ten Commandments written on stone.
Chpt. 25: A freewill offering is carried out by Moses to collect all the materials needed to construct the tabernacle in the wilderness. Resources are also collected to create what will be worn by the High Priest along with the Ark of the Covenant to be placed in the Holy of Holies.
[Wher Is Holy of Holies Located?]
God gives instructions on the building of the Ark of the Covenant and on the necessary furnishings of the wilderness tabernacle.
Chpt. 26: God continues to give detailed instructions regarding the construction of the wilderness tabernacle including the area known as the Holy of Holies.
Chpt. 27: Instructions regarding the type of wood to use, and other raw materials for the tabernacle, are given to Israel. The design, number and even spacing of certain furnishings is also revealed.
[Israel's Wilderness Camp Picture]
The Israelites were additionally to provide high quality olive oil to supply the seven lamps in the tabernacle area outside of the Holy of Holies. The lamps were to be maintained so that they were constantly burning before the Lord.
Chpt. 28: God reveals the holy garments that should be worn by Aaron, Israel's High Priest, along with the raw materials that should be used in their construction.
The special breastplate of precious stones worn by Aaron are commanded to each be engraved with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The gems used, according to the King James, are sardius, topaz and carbuncle (first row), emerald, sapphire and diamond (second row), ligure, agate and amethyst (third row), and beryl, onyx and jasper (fourth row).
[Gems in the High Priest's Breastplate]
The creation of the Urim (means "lights") and Thummim (meaning "perfections" or "emblem of truth") is commanded by the Lord. These two objects, stored in a pouch, were to be sewn into the breastplate over the priest's heart. Part of their purpose was to inquire of the Lord regarding what his will was concerning issues brought to the priest.
Chpt. 29: God gives instructions concerning the sanctification of Aaron and his sons before they begin serving in the wilderness tabernacle.
Aaron and his sons were first to ceremonially wash. Moses was then to clothe Aaron with the High Priest's special clothing and anointed him with oil. Aaron's sons were then to be dressed in their special priestly tunics.
Aaron and his sons were then to lay hands on a bullock which would be sacrificed as a sin offering. A ram was also to be sacrificed and used as a burnt offering.
Another ram was also to be killed and its blood placed on the right ears, right thumbs, and right big toes of Aaron and his sons. This signified they were cleansed and dedicated to God. The rest of the blood was to be sprinkled on the altar. Lastly, blood from the altar, along with anointing oil, was then to be sprinkled on the garments worn by Aaron and his sons.
The Lord also gives instructions on how the tabernacle's altar was to be set apart for its holy purpose.
Chpt. 30: God gives detailed instructions regarding the creation of an incense altar for the tabernacle including where it should be located. Aaron is also commanded to burn incense in the altar both in the morning and at twilight.
Aaron and his sons are warned that failure to wash their hands and feet before they serve God can cost them their life.
[Who Has God Personally Killed?]
The Lord commands a census of Israel be taken and those men twenty years old or older pay a half-shekel offering (Exodus 30:12 - 16). This offering is to be used for the upkeep and repairs of the tabernacle.
Moses is told to make a special holy anointing oil. The ingredients of this sacred mixture includes pure myrrh, cassia, sweet cinnamon, calamus (aromatic cane) and olive oil.
The Lord warns that the anointing oil should only be used for holy purposes. Anyone who attempts to use it for other purposes, or who attempts to duplicate the recipe, will be severely punished (Exodus 30:38).
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