The Tabernacle Blueprint: A Dwelling Place that Points to Christ Long before Solomon built the temple, God gave Moses a detailed plan for a portable sanctuary. The tabernacle wasn’t just an ancient tent—it was a visual prophecy of God’s desire to dwell with His people and of the ultimate presence of Christ among us.

Oholiab: God-Gifted Craftsman and Teacher for the Tabernacle. Oholiab was the gifted artisan chosen by God to assist Bezalel in constructing the tabernacle. Though less well known, his service shows that every role in God’s work—whether prominent or hidden—is sacred and essential.

Bezalel: The Spirit-Filled Craftsman of the Tabernacle. Bezalel was the chief artisan chosen by God to design and construct the tabernacle in the wilderness. Gifted by the Holy Spirit with extraordinary skill, he reminds us that creativity and craftsmanship are sacred callings.

Bezalel and the First Filling of the Spirit: God’s Blueprint for Creativity. When most people think of being filled with the Holy Spirit, they imagine preaching, miracles, or bold evangelism. Yet the first person Scripture describes as “filled with the Spirit” was not a prophet or a priest, but an artist and craftsman. Bezalel’s calling to build the tabernacle shows that God delights in creativity and equips His people to reflect His beauty.