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01 Genesis Studies Creation, covenant, exile, and promise. 02 Exodus Studies Deliverance, wilderness, covenant, and divine presence. 03 Biblical Theology Themes connecting Scripture’s unfolding story.
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Israelite artisans shaping the bronze basin while women contribute polished metal mirrors, based on Exodus 38:8.
October 8, 2026
Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Was the Bronze Basin Made from the Women’s Mirrors?

Exodus 38 says the bronze basin was made from the mirrors of women associated with…

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Bezalel and skilled artisans constructing the Ark of the Covenant from acacia wood overlaid with gold, based on Exodus 37:1–9.
October 7, 2026
Exodus Studies Biblical Theology

Why Was the Ark the First Sacred Object Bezalel Made?

Exodus 37 begins its account of the sanctuary furnishings with the ark. Why does it…

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Moses listening to skilled artisans who report that Israel has already brought more than enough materials for the tabernacle.
October 4, 2026
Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Did Moses Have to Stop Israel from Giving to the Tabernacle?

Israel kept bringing offerings for the tabernacle morning after morning—until the artisans said there was…

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Moses addressing the Israelites in the wilderness before tabernacle construction begins, with unused tools and materials in the foreground.
September 29, 2026
Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Does Moses Repeat the Sabbath Command Before Israel Builds the Tabernacle?

Before Israel builds the tabernacle, Moses commands the nation to stop working every seventh day.…

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Moses holding two stone tablets on Mount Sinai as a dense luminous cloud descends over the rocky summit at dawn.
September 27, 2026
Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Does God Call Himself Merciful Yet Refuse to Leave the Guilty Unpunished?

Exodus 34 reveals YHWH as compassionate, gracious, and forgiving—yet unwilling simply to clear guilt. What…

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Moses stands inside the Tent of Meeting outside the Israelite camp as the pillar of cloud rests at the entrance in Exodus 33.
September 25, 2026
Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Did God Refuse to Go with Israel After the Golden Calf?

Why did God refuse to go with Israel after the golden calf? Explore Exodus 33,…

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Moses approaches the Israelite camp carrying the stone tablets as the people celebrate before the golden calf in Exodus 32.
September 25, 2026
Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Did Israel Make the Golden Calf So Soon After the Covenant?

Why did Israel make the golden calf so soon after the covenant? Explore Exodus 32,…

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Bezalel works on tabernacle craftsmanship in the wilderness while Oholiab prepares embroidered fabric in Exodus 31.
September 24, 2026
Exodus Studies Biblical Theology

Why Did God Fill Bezalel with His Spirit for Craftsmanship?

Why did God fill Bezalel with his Spirit for craftsmanship? Discover how Exodus 31 connects…

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Aaron burns sacred incense on the golden altar before the veil inside the Holy Place of the tabernacle in Exodus 30.
September 23, 2026
Exodus Studies Biblical Theology

Why Did the Tabernacle Need an Altar of Incense?

Why did the tabernacle need an altar of incense? Explore Exodus 30, the golden altar…

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Moses applies blood to Aaron’s right ear during the priestly consecration ceremony at the entrance of the tabernacle in Exodus 29.
September 22, 2026
Biblical Theology Exodus Studies

Why Was Blood Put on the Priests’ Ear, Thumb, and Toe?

Why was blood placed on the priests’ ear, thumb, and toe? Explore Exodus 29, priestly…

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