Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Exodus 31 Commentary Moses is still up on the mountain receiving instructions – the Law, technical drawings for the Sanctuary and the components, and housekeeping elements for the Sanctuary. The construction work is complex and requires expert hands. The LORD God provides Bezalel and Oholiab, two experts specifically chosen for the delicate and complex worksContinueContinue reading “Exodus 31 Commentary”

Exodus 30 Commentary Moses is still on top of Mount Sinai receiving the following: Laws, Technical drawings for the structures, and procedures for the worship system. We have looked at the Altar of Offering, and now the LORD gives Moses the detailed design for the Altar of Incense. Incense is to be burned regularly on theContinueContinue reading “Exodus 30 Commentary”

Exodus 29 Commentary We have detailed processes required to make the priest ready for service. The rituals signify cleansing. They add importance to the process. They are a set of symbols representing spiritual realities that we cannot easily conceptualize. Blood remains an important component, but neither the saint’s nor the lamb’s blood. It’s the bloodContinueContinue reading “Exodus 29 Commentary”

Exodus 28 Commentary “Separate them from the people of Israel, so that they may serve me as priests”. Verse 1. We thought God wanted every Israelite man to be a priest! What happened? The dress code for Aaron and his sons follows. Yes, clothes hide nakedness, but they also provide dignity and project an environmentContinueContinue reading “Exodus 28 Commentary”

Exodus 27 Commentary We have the detailed design of the altar. Like the other components, a detailed model is given in a vision.The courtyard is a much bigger space housing the altar. This is the outer court.So we have a layered structure for the tabernacle. At the core is the Most Holy place. It isContinueContinue reading “Exodus 27 Commentary”

Exodus 26 Commentary “Set up the tabernacle according to the plan shown you on the mountain.” Verse 30.The LORD has shown Moses an architectural drawing. Mathematics is involved. Components have equal lengths and come in corresponding numbers to make a well-defined architectural masterpiece. Why shouldn’t saints seek help from the master of both artificial andContinueContinue reading “Exodus 26 Commentary”

Exodus 25 Commentary “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you” Verses 8 and 9. It is this tabernacle and the details that come with it that take center stage in this chapter and the next few chapters.ContinueContinue reading “Exodus 25 Commentary”

Exodus 24 Commentary The Law (the Covenant) is reduced to ink and paper. It becomes a book. The people respond in grace to the contractual conditions. It’s a proud moment. But the response remains promissory and Israel is yet to be tested. Before this point, the LORD verbally repeated the covenant to Isaac, Jacob, andContinueContinue reading “Exodus 24 Commentary”

Exodus 23 Commentary The laws on social justice continue. Many see the law as ‘don’ts’ but there are sections where the ‘dos’ appear quite prominently. We are commanded, for example, to return a lost animal to its owner.The laws regarding the Sabbath reveal something interesting. Sabbath is a concept and not necessarily a day. SoContinueContinue reading “Exodus 23 Commentary”

Exodus 22 Commentary Scripture explains scripture. Chapter 21 left us sweating! Some laws appeared harsh and actually ungodly against the slaves. There could be reasons for it. The slave could be a thief who failed to pay up! Verse 3. Restitution is defined. If the offender had nothing the law demanded that they be soldContinueContinue reading “Exodus 22 Commentary”