Thus far it seems we have seen in the Israelite nation nothing but faithlessness and sins, including disobedience, idolatry, revelry, ingratitude and complaining. Happily, in the current passage we finally see the people doing something praiseworthy! When Moses issues a request, the people contribute freely and generously toward the construction of the tabernacle. We use this as an opportunity to examine the kind of generous givers God wants us to be, and also explore what the Scriptures teach about the nature of free will.
Teaching Notes
The People Give Freely (Exodus 35:1-36:7) - Lesson Outline (PDF)