The Tabernacle

Moses called the people together. He told them that God had a very important job for them. God wanted the people to make a place for Him, a tabernacle (tent church). The tabernacle would be a place where the people worshiped God and praised Him. “Everyone who can work should help,” Moses said. Moses told the people to give offerings and bring all the things that would be needed to make the tabernacle. The people did as Moses said. They gathered all the things that were needed to build the tabernacle. The people gave jewelry and ornaments. Some gave purple, red, and blue cloth. Others gave oils and spices. The people even collected more than was needed. Moses said, “Stop. We do not need any more things for the tabernacle.” Then God told Moses how the people were to build the tabernacle. Moses gave the instructions to the people who would build the tabernacle. The people did everything exactly as God said. Some people made blue, purple, and red cloth. Other people sewed the cloth together to make one piece for the tent church. Another group of people built the frame for the tabernacle. Another group of people made a table and covered it with pure gold. People made frames and hooks to hold up the tabernacle. People made special clothes for the church leaders. Everyone did his job to build the tabernacle for God.