Giving to Thanksgiving

Daily Scripture Readings

Monday          Exodus 12:12-20

Tuesday         Exodus 14:15-22

Wednesday   Exodus 20:1-17

Thursday       Exodus 35:1-19

Friday             Exodus 35:20-35

Saturday        Psalm 105:1-5

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, let us dream of being the Kingdom stewards you have called us to be. In Jesus’ name, AMEN

READING:

Exodus 36:1-7 is a passage in the Bible that depicts the Israelites' devotion to the construction of the tabernacle. The people gave so much that they had to stop because they were bringing too much material. Here are some insights from commentaries on this passage:

Freewill offerings: The people gave freely, without being guilted into it.

Gratitude: The people's devotion was moved by gratitude, not guilt.

Generosity: The people's generosity surpassed expectations.

Spirit of God: The people were fueled by a spirit of generosity that came from God.

Morning offerings: The people brought free offerings every morning, including spiritual offerings like prayer and praise.

Zeal: The zeal of some people provoked others to bring their offerings.

Wisdom: God gave the skilled craftsmen wisdom and understanding to perform the work.

Exodus 36 offers practical wisdom about building the church. It teaches that everyone's contributions are needed, and that the next generation should be trained for faithful ministry.