Brooknom's world

In reading the book of Exodus chapter 37 I begin to ask myself if understanding the Israelite customs and culture especially of this Time would perhaps help me to understand the book better. Here we have more details given on the efforts of Bezaleel and the rest of the skilled laborers, in the construction of the ark and the tabernacle.

It is easy to look at Jonah as a failure and completely sold to rebellion. I won't tell you that that isn't a fair assessment but I will say that assessment might be missing some context. This context does not absolve Jonah or clear him of his rebellious actions but it does give a unique look and maybe understanding of his decisions. 

https://www.worldhistory.org/nineveh/ 

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/assyrian-empire/ 

https://tyndalehouse.com/explore/articles/the-black-obelisk/ 

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/assyrians-torture-60fabb7a9642

In this world there is a battle for control but the field of valor is not some grass strip or mountain peek,  but the thoughts and processes of the mind.

I see this debate every year during this time ,do I celebrate Christmas? is it a pagan holiday? am I violating God by partaking in the days festivities? I can not give anyone license to do or not to do something I can not stand in Gods place over your conscience. Biblically I see nothing wrong with Christmas Day. I don't worship nor believe in Santa clause, I don't worship the Christmas tree it is nothing more than a decoration. My conscience is clear on this issue and if yours is not I would not look at you any differently nor Judge, and I would hope for reciprocation of that sentiment on this issue.

The Hebrew people follow the instructions and craft the tabernacle.

The People have more than enough for the tabernacle and priestly garments.

The People offer precious items to the lord's service willingly. God at this moment shows how he has blessed some among the Hebrew people to work the work of constructing the tabernacle.

Moses intercedes between God and the children of Israel delivering his message to them. The people who inhabit the lands being handed over to Israel have practiced idolatry, the Hebrew people have been warned about intermingling with these groups and taking on their ways.

Moses goes back up to mount Sinai but this time he has to hew out the two stones and carry them up for God to write on them . This is a contrast from the first tablets which were both provided to moses by God and written on by God . As He talks with God he proclaims his name to Moses, and at the hearing of that name Moses falls down to worship.