Chapters of the Bible

God provides laws concerning justice in the courts (fair testimony), Sabbath observance (land rest), and the three annual feasts (Unleavened Bread, Harvest, Ingathering).

Moses and the elders ratify the covenant with God on Mount Sinai through a sacrifice. Moses is then called up the mountain to receive the stone tablets inscribed by God.

God commands the construction of the Tabernacle as a dwelling place, providing precise instructions for the Ark of the Covenant, the mercy seat, the table, and the lampstand.

God gives meticulous details for the Tabernacle's physical structure: the curtains, loops, frames, bars, and veils, all designed to maintain the tent's holiness and portability.

God provides instructions for the bronze altar (for burnt offerings) and the courtyard surrounding the Tabernacle, including precise measurements and the required linen hangings.

God commands the creation of sacred garments for Aaron and his sons. The most detailed item is the ephod and the breastplate, containing the Urim and Thummim for discerning God's will.

God outlines the detailed process for the consecration of Aaron and his sons into the priesthood, involving ritual washing, anointing, and specific sacrifices to set them apart.

God gives instructions for the Altar of Incense (for daily burning), the bronze basin (for washing), and the temple tax (a half-shekel) for all men over twenty.

God names Bezalel and Oholiab as the master craftsmen, empowering them with the Holy Spirit to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

Impatient Israel convinces Aaron to build a golden calf for worship. Moses furiously breaks the Ten Commandment tablets and intercedes for the people, delaying God's wrath.

God refuses to go with the people because of their stiff-necked rebellion. Moses pleads for God's presence, and God agrees, allowing Moses to glimpse His glory.

God commands Moses to carve two new stone tablets. God descends in a cloud, revealing His compassionate and gracious nature, and Moses renews the broken covenant.