holy God, except through the shedding and sprinkling’ of blood. Also the blessings granted unto
them were all of mercy; and the Lord would deal with them in kindness. Thus the sinner, by faith
in the blood of Christ, renders willing and acceptable obedience. (Ex 24:9-11)
Verses 9–11
The elders saw the God of Israel; they had some glimpse of his glory, though whatever they
saw, it was something of which no image or picture could be made, yet enough to satisfy them that
God was with them of a truth. Nothing is described but what was under his feet. The sapphires are
the pavement under his feet; let us put all the wealth of this world under our feet, and not in our
hearts. Thus the believer sees in the face of Jesus Christ, far clearer discoveries of the glorious
justice and holiness of God, than ever he saw under terrifying convictions; and through the Saviour,
holds communion with a holy God.
Verses 12–18
A cloud covered the mount six days; a token of God's special presence there. Moses was sure
that he who called him up would protect him. Even those glorious attributes of God which are most
terrible to the wicked, the saints with humble reverence rejoice in. And through faith in the atoning
Sacrifice, we hope for greater honour than Moses ever enjoyed on earth. Now we see through a
glass darkly, but when he shall appear, then face to face. This vision of God will continue with
equal, if not increasing brightness of joy; not for a few days only, but through eternity.
Chapter 25
Chapter Outline
What the Israelites were to offer for making (1–9)
the tabernacle.
The ark. (10–22)
The table, with its furniture. (23–30)
The candlestick. (31–40)Verses 1–9
God chose the people of Israel to be a peculiar people to himself, above all people, and he
himself would be their King. He ordered a royal palace to be set up among them for himself, called
a sanctuary, or holy place, or habitation. There he showed his presence among them. And because
in the wilderness they dwelt in tents, this royal palace was ordered to be a tabernacle, that it might
move with them. The people were to furnish Moses with the materials, by their own free will. The
best use we can make of our worldly wealth, is to honour God with it in works of piety and charity.