In Exodus 36:35-38, He made the veil of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cherubim The narrator wants us to see God’s redeeming ways in real history. Listen to the text: “He made the veil of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cherubim. He made it the work of a skillful workman. He made four pillars of acacia for it, and overlaid them with gold. Their hooks were of…”
This passage advances the story of the God who brought Israel out of bondage to Himself. Watch what God says and does, and how human faith or fear answers Him.
Craftsmen begin; offerings overflow; curtains and frames of the tabernacle are made according to the pattern shown Moses. In the building chapters, obedience constructs what God commanded, and glory fills the tent. This passage belongs in that movement: Exodus 36:35-38 is not an isolated anecdote but a step in God’s unfolding purpose. Read Exodus as Christian Scripture: Passover lamb, sea crossing, manna, and tabernacle find their yes in Jesus Christ.
A pastoral word for today: Respond with concrete faith: speak to God about what you see, then take one obedient step.
As you sit with Exodus 36:35-38, ask what it shows you about the God who redeems, commands, and dwells with His people. Exodus is not only ancient national memory; it is living Scripture that forms faith, repentance, and worship. Let the text steady your trust in the LORD’s faithful character.
Reading Exodus 36:35-38 inside the whole book keeps rescue and holiness together. Freedom without Sinai becomes self-rule; commandments without Passover become crushing. Hold this passage in Exodus’ larger story that leads toward Christ.
Return often to Exodus 36:35-38. Moses wrote so that God’s people would remember who brought them out and who brought them to Himself. Ask the Spirit to apply this word—quieting fear, exposing idols, and strengthening obedient hope.