Today we’ll run through God’s instructions for preparing his priests to serve in his tent

– a special class of ministers were needed to maintain the tent and perform its services

• these chapters have to do mostly with their clothing and ordination

• glorious and beautiful – tells us something about worship

◦ glory refers to God’s radiant presence

◦ beauty refers to what is proportionate and visually appealing

– making sacred garments for the priests required talented people

• “skilled” translates a Hebrew word meaning “wise of heart”

• a kind of practical wisdom that is developed through practice

◦ people who have perfected their craft