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00629 Exodus 35–40 – The Completion of the Tabernacle

Exodus 35–40 – The Completion of the Tabernacle

Exodus 35–40 is not merely a repetition, but the glorious completion of the sanctuary.
After the failure with the golden calf, God now reveals the renewed devotion of the people.
Everything is done “exactly as Jehovah had commanded” – emphasized seven times, divinely confirmed.

The Sabbath stands at the beginning: it reminds us that God’s work precedes all human work.
The people give willingly, from hearts stirred by God – a unique scene of dedication.
Bezalel and Oholiab work in the power of the Spirit of God, not through human artistry.
The coverings, boards, and utensils are made exactly according to the pattern – without deviation.
Every part speaks typologically of Christ, His person and His work.

The court, the altar, and the laver describe the path of approach to God.
The priestly garments reveal the intercession and holiness of the High Priest.
At the end Moses inspects the work of the people – and blesses them.

Chapter 40 shows the climax: the erection of the Tabernacle in divine order.
Then the glory of Jehovah fills the sanctuary so that even Moses cannot enter.
God dwells again among men – but now on the basis of blood, not of law.

The cloud and the fire guide Israel – a picture of the leading of the Holy Spirit.
The conclusion of Exodus is a triumphant contrast to chapter 32:
Failure – Grace – Obedience – Glory.

The Tabernacle is a complete revelation of Christ in symbols and materials.
Here we meet Christ as sacrifice, priest, light, bread, and dwelling place of God.
Exodus ends with God abiding in grace in the midst of His people.

Overview of Exodus 35–40

🔷 Chapter 35 – Gathering of Gifts & Calling of the Craftsmen

▶ 35:1–3 – The Sabbath

Before any work is done, the Sabbath is mentioned.
Why?

Service flows from rest
Man must not work before he rests
God’s work precedes human work

Typology:
Christ has completed the work — we serve from rest (Hebrews 4).

▶ 35:4–9 – Freewill Offerings

Only those “whose hearts were willing” gave.
No tax, no compulsion — pure voluntariness.

Typology:
Worship and service arise from a willing heart, not from law.

▶ 35:10–19 – Calling the “wise-hearted”

God uses people whose hearts He has touched.

▶ 35:20–29 – The People Give Freely

Women spin, leaders bring stones, the people bring gold.
The most beautiful scene of voluntary giving in the Old Testament.

▶ 35:30–35 – Bezalel & Oholiab

Filled with the Spirit:

Wisdom
Understanding
Knowledge
Skill

Typology:
The Spirit of God gives gifts for building the church (Ephesians 4).

🔷 Chapter 36 – The Actual Construction

▶ 36:1–7 – “It is enough!”

So much was given that Moses had to proclaim:
“It is enough; stop bringing.”
A moving expression of a transformed people.

▶ 36:8–38 – The coverings and boards

Coverings: each layer a picture of Christ
Boards of acacia wood on silver sockets: redemption is the foundation

🔷 Chapter 37 – The Inner Furnishings

Bezalel builds precisely according to the pattern:

Ark → Christ as the center
Table of showbread → Christ as our food
Lampstand → Christ as light
Altar of incense → Christ as fragrance
Anointing oil & incense → The Holy Spirit & prayer

Obedience means conformity to God’s Word, not improvisation.

🔷 Chapter 38 – The Outer Court & Furnishings

Burnt offering altar → The cross
Laver → Cleansing through the Word
Court → Access
Pillars & hangings → God’s righteousness

▶ 38:21–31 – The inventory

A precise list — showing God’s order and attention to detail.

🔷 Chapter 39 – The Priestly Garments & Completion

▶ 39:1–31 – The garments of the High Priest

Ephod, breastplate, robe, bells and pomegranates, turban with gold plate:
“Holy to Jehovah.”

Typology:
Christ as High Priest (Hebrews 7–10).
Believers as royal priesthood (1 Peter 2).

▶ 39:32–43 – “As Jehovah commanded”

Repeated seven times; the fullness of divine approval.
Moses inspects the work — and blesses the people.

🔷 Chapter 40 – Erection of the Tabernacle & God’s Indwelling

▶ 40:1–16 – The day of erection

First day of the first month of the second year — a new beginning.
Christ makes all things new.

▶ 40:17–33 – Moses sets everything in place

Moses acts alone: a picture of Christ as the faithful servant.
Everything is placed in order — service in God’s house must be ordered.

▶ 40:34–35 – The glory of Jehovah fills the tabernacle

The climax of the entire book.
God dwells among men again — but based on atoning blood.

Typology:
John 1:14 — Christ is the true dwelling place of God.

▶ 40:36–38 – Cloud and fire

God’s visible presence leading the people — a picture of the Spirit’s guidance.

Redemptive-Historical Summary

Chapter 32 → Failure
Chapters 33–34 → Grace & Intercession
Chapters 35–40 → Fellowship & Presence

Law → Failure → Intercession → Grace → God dwelling among His people
This is the Gospel in the structure of Exodus.

Typological Overview of the Tabernacle

🔷 Christ as Person

Ark — God and Man
Lampstand — Light
Table — Bread
Veil — His flesh (Heb. 10:20)

🔷 Christ as Atonement

Altar — His sacrifice
Laver — Cleansing
Blood on the mercy seat — Propitiation

🔷 Christ in Glory

Altar of incense — Worship
Breastplate — Intercession
Priestly garments — Holiness
Cloud — Divine presence

Final Thought

Exodus does not end with law, judgment, or failure —
but with God dwelling in glory among His people.

The way there:

Blood
Mediator
Grace
Obedience
Worship

All fulfilled in Christ —
He is the true Tabernacle, the true Sacrifice, the true High Priest, and the true Light.