WISE BEZALEL
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) The special description "wise" is used for 12 significant people in the Bible. They can be helpful models in our own pursuit of wisdom.
b) Here is one of them.
1. The person: Bezalel
a) Their role: Wise artist
b) Text reference: Exodus 31:1-5
i) Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 4 to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, 5 in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship. (Exodus 31:1-5 NKJV)
c) How they practiced wisdom
@1. Designed and supervised the construction of the tabernacle and its utensils in the wilderness.
2. What is the text all about?
a) God regards all the skills of his people, not merely those with theological or ministerial abilities. Our tendency is to regard only those who are up front and in leadership roles. God gave Bezalel and Aholiab Spirit-filled abilities in artistic craftsmanship. Take notice of all the abilities God gives his people. Don't diminish your skills if they are not like Moses' and Aaron's.
The End ...
0. Introductiona) The special description "wise" is used for 12 significant people in the Bible. They can be helpful models in our own pursuit of wisdom.
b) Here is one of them.
1. The person: Bezalel
a) Their role: Wise artist
b) Text reference: Exodus 31:1-5
i) Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, 4 to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, 5 in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship. (Exodus 31:1-5 NKJV)
c) How they practiced wisdom
@1. Designed and supervised the construction of the tabernacle and its utensils in the wilderness.
2. What is the text all about?
a) God regards all the skills of his people, not merely those with theological or ministerial abilities. Our tendency is to regard only those who are up front and in leadership roles. God gave Bezalel and Aholiab Spirit-filled abilities in artistic craftsmanship. Take notice of all the abilities God gives his people. Don't diminish your skills if they are not like Moses' and Aaron's.
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