Preaching Goes Viral

Connecting in the Wilderness

Analogies to Mythic Narratives

The people are instructed to build a home for the covenant they have just received. God tells them to take gold, silver, copper wool, fine linen Ram skins, seal skins, Acacia wood, oil spices, but most importantly, above all of these, God tells them that these offerings must come only from those whose hearts moved them to give only those who are moved can give. And the people start lining up with their finest possessions until they had donated so much, they had to be turned away. And when they gathered all their materials and got down to work, the portion says again, that everyone whose heart uplifted them came and brought the offering of God under the direction of a few master artisans. The people work together to create an elaborate and portable structure. The arc was made of Acacia wood and gold. It was decorated with two angels made of solid gold around it. Rose that Mishcon made of colorful linen and woolen curtains. They were embroidered with beautiful designs and joined together with gold clasps.

2022-12-13

Daniel Mutlu

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