Introduction Tabernacle Flashcards
What does genesis 1:26-27 tell us about ourselves
We are created in God’s image and He gave us dominion
Why does God put so many plants in the garden of Eden in Genesis 1:29-30
To give us food
Why were the seamstresses instructed to sew pomegranates and bells along the hem of Aaron’s garments
For dignity and honor
In Exodus 31:2-11 what two men were chosen
Bezalel and Oholiab
How did God prepare the two men for their job
He filled them with wisdom and with the Holy Spirit
What were the specific things the two men were going to do for God
They were going to design artistic works
work in gold silver and bronze,
in cutting jewels for setting,
and carving wood,
and to work in all manners of workmanship
In Exodus 35:34 what else did God call them to do
He called them to teach
What other workers were to be filled with wisdom
Those who design artistic works
In Exodus 28:3 another group is mentioned, what were they to make
Aaron’s garments
What all was needed in order to build the tabernacle
Gold, silver, bronze
Blue, purple, and scarlet thread
Find linen
Goat’s hair
Rams skin dyed red
Badger skins
Acacia wood
Olive oil
Spices
Onyx stones
Gems
What were some of the artistic processes listed
Spinning yard
Cutting jewel
Carving wood
Engraving
Designing
Making tapestry
Working with gold and metal
Making a fancy table
Making an ornamental lampstand
Making perfumes
Seamstress
What was the purpose of the tabernacle
It was a temple for God to live in and dwell among his people
What objects are found in the outer court of the tabernacle
Wash basin and an altar of burnt offerings
What is found inside the tabernacle but not in the holy of holies
Lampstand
Bread
Table
What was behind the veil in the holy of holies
The Ark of the covenant with the mercy seat
Once the beautiful objects were finished and put into the tabernacle what happened
Clouds covered the temple and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle
Principle one
Art is an important means of glorifying God and showing our faith in Him
Principle two
Art is sometimes used to describe concepts that are beyond our material world. Art should never be used in a way that draws man away from God
Principle three
Visual art is an excellent tool to use in teaching people spiritual truth
Ex: tabernacle-God dwelt with them
Principle four
The beauty of the art was to show the magnificence of God and the privilege of serving Him
Principle five
The beauty of the tabernacle was also shown in its unique function to be easily dismantled and transported
Principle six
Some of the tabernacle was made for specific functions while other parts were made just for beauty
Principle seven
God planned the temple, but he entrusted man to build it. He made sure they had the supplies they needed beforehand
Artwork based on a concept or idea of the subject matter rather than its appearance
Conceptual
Visual artwork that duplicates as closely as possible the appearance of the subject matter
Realistic
Artwork produced by carving or engraving
Graven
The lengthwise threads in weaving; they are wound on the loom first, and the weft threads are woven through them
Warp
A crosswise thread in weaving; they are woven through the warp by passing alternately over and under each warp thread
Weft
Working with precious stones
Lapidary
Carving designs into the surface of a material so that the design is lower than the surface
Engraving
A mold for casting metal
Ingot
Pouring molten metal into a mold that will give it a 3D form when it cools
Casting
A freestanding sculpture (pretty on every side)
Sculpture in the round
Projects from a solid background
Relief sculpture
Making fine furniture out of wood
Cabinetry
