The Tabernacle Covering

 

 

Exodus 26:14

 

October 4, 2024

 

The Tabernacle Covering

 

And you shall make for the tent a covering of tanned rams' skins and a covering of goatskins on top.

 

a. You shall also make a covering of ram skins: The covering of ram skins was like fine leather dyed red. No specific size or arrangement is mentioned for the assembling of this covering.

i. Kaiser described the ram skins as “Skins that had all the wool removed and then were dyed red; it was like our Morocco leather.”

b. A covering of badger skins above that: The outer covering of badger skins (or, perhaps porpoise or sea-cow skins) was a durable and water 

 

 outer covering. It wasn’t particularly beautiful to look at, but it was extremely comfortable.

i. When these four layers of curtains were laid on one another, the result was a very dry and very dark tent. The only light came from the lampstand described in the previous chapter.

Jesus refers to His church as the light of the world.  Our world is a dark place, full of self-seeking people, who god is themselves.  Many are looking for anything but Jesus, and yet some will come to Jesus when they see His light in you.

From the Back Porch,

Bob Rice