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Torah reading Terumah (תרומה): Exodus 25:1–27:19

What’s so important about the meticulous detail in the instructions for the Tabernacle? These pictures are like the résumé for the Mashiakh, the Christ. This week’s Torah reading, Terumah (“heave offering”), covering Ex. 25:1-27:19, foreshadows the work of Yeshua (Jesus).

Studies in Torah

“And see that you make them after the pattern for them, which is being shown you on the mountain.”

Exodus 25:40 ESV

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?” But He was speaking of the temple of His body. So when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He said this; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.

John 2:19-22 NASB95

Readings

  • Exodus 25:1-27:19
  • 1Kings 5:26–6:13
  • 2Corinthians 9:1–15
  • Luke 7:18–8:3

Studies

The following are recordings of studies on passages from Terumah by Hallel Fellowship teachers.

Digital painting generated by ChatGPT in an oil palette knife style depicting the bronze altar (mizbe’ach nechoshet) of Israel’s Tabernacle, with a visible ramp and four horns, flames and smoke rising dramatically from the altar. Beside it stands a large, heroic lion representing Ariel, the Lion of God, glowing with fire against a dark, smoke-filled wilderness backdrop. The lower left corner contains the text overlay, “Understanding the Tabernacle’s bronze altar: Sacrifice and spiritual transformation (Exodus 26–27),” and a Hallel.info watermark appears in the lower right corner.

Understanding the Tabernacle’s bronze altar: Sacrifice and spiritual transformation (Exodus 26–27)

Explore the meaning of the bronze altar in ancient Israel’s Tabernacle. Discover how its design, horns and blood rituals highlight public atonement, repentance and community accountability. Learn the symbolism of “Ariel” (Lion of God) and how the altar foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Yeshua (Jesus). Drawing from Exodus, Ezekiel, Hebrews and more, this study reveals how praise, good deeds and partnership with God transform ritual into spiritual growth and a foundation for modern life.
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An oil palette knife–style digital painting created by ChatGPT depicts the interior of Israel’s ancient Tabernacle. Seen from behind, Yeshua as the Cohen HaGadol (High Priest) stands in blue and white priestly garments, arms raised as he parts a richly woven purple curtain decorated with golden cherubim on both sides. Beyond the opened curtain, the Qadosh HaQadashim (Holy of Holies) is rendered as a blinding, radiant light. A diverse group of men and women of multiple ethnicities, all wearing white robes, walk forward together into the light. On the left side of the HaQadosh stands a large golden seven-branched menorah with all branch lamps lit. On the right side is the golden Table of the Bread of the Presence, holding two neat stacks of unleavened bread with six loaves in each stack. The floor and walls are textured with thick, expressive brushstrokes in golds, purples, and browns. The lower left corner is left open for text and contains the overlay: “How we build a house for God on Earth (Exodus 25–26; Isaiah 66; 1 Corinthians 6).” A Hallel.info logo watermark appears beneath the Table of the Bread of the Presence on the right.

How we build a house for God on Earth (Exodus 25–26; Isaiah 66; 1Corinthians 6)

Why does the Bible go to such pains to describe so much “pure gold” in Israel’s Tabernacle? Together with the repeated message of “Zion,” they reveal God’s call to purity, transparency and spiritual growth. Learn practical lessons on humility, refinement through trials, discerning truth and becoming a living temple for God’s presence on Earth. Embrace this heavenly pattern for real-life transformation, and experience God’s glory in every area of your life.
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You're invited to God's big tent (Exodus 25-27). A large tent with open sides holds a dining party at night.

You’re invited to God’s big tent (Exodus 25:1–27:19)

The exacting details of Israel’s Tabernacle, God’s embassy on earth, are not recorded in Torah reading תְּרוּמָה Terumah (“contribution,” Exodus 25:1–27:19) just as a feature for Architectural Digest. Rather, they are part of a testimony that God wants to live in the middle of His people. This is the “big tent” testimony about the Creator through Israel’s history. In the Bible, His house grows from an easily portable tent to Solomon’s “wonder of the world” temple to the final temple that will be so large it covers most of the Middle East. God wants to accommodate all who want to meet Him. But only those…
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Covered by mercy: Meeting Messiah via the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25)

Covered by mercy: Meeting Messiah via the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25)

The tablets in the Ark of the Covenant represents the heart of God, with His law (the Ten Commandments) written on them. In the Torah reading תְּרוּמָה Terumah (“contribution,” Exodus 25:1–27:19), we explore the detailed instructions from Heaven on how to build that precious container. The high priest, the Ark of the Covenant and the Messiah are synonymous. They have God’s law written on their hearts, and God’s words are at the core of who and what they are.
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Why we must guard the Tabernacle of our hearts (Exodus 25)

Why we must guard Heaven’s tabernacle in our hearts (Exodus 25)

The focus of the Tabernacle/Temple of Israel is the Ark of the Testimony, aka the Ark of the Covenant. That’s a key lesson of the Torah reading תְּרוּמָה Terumah (“contribution,” Exodus 25:1-27:19). The Ark protected the founding documents, the constitution of the People of God. This document binds all the people of God together, just as the people of the United States are bound by the U.S. Constitution, honor that document and work to put it into practice. Heaven put the Word of God into action in the midst of the people of God with the birth, ministry, death and resurrection…
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No box large enough to contain HaShem (Exodus 25:1–27:19)

“Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Tell the sons of Israel to raise a contribution for Me; from every man whose heart moves him you shall raise My contribution.” (Exodus 25:1–2 NASB) Are we offering the Creator of Heaven and Earth — and by extension, those around us — the best of our time and resources? After Heaven gave the best to Earth to remove from memory sin, transgression and iniquity, in the birth, death and resurrection of the Yeshua haMashiakh (Jesus the Christ).
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Exodus 25:1–27:19: How thankful are we for our Savior?

How thankful are we our Savior freed us from our old way of life far off from the Kingdom of Heaven? After generations of bondage in Egypt, ancient Israel was sent into freedom with all kinds of material wealth. In the Torah reading תרומה Terumah (“heave offering,” Exodus 25:1-27:19), the Holy One Who freed the people asks for contributions to build the Tabernacle, a special embassy between Heaven and Earth. Through these lessons of returning some of the blessings we receive, we get clued into the great gift we’ve been given through Yeshua haMashiakh (Jesus the Christ). In this reading, we…
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Journey to the 10

Exodus 12–20 recounts a transformation of Israel from a people in bondage to a truly free nation of ambassadors of the Kingdom of God. This “Journey to the 10” is a path each believer should take before and after baptism to become fully mature, not lacking anything. (Start the series of studies from the beginning.) This is the backdrop for Exodus 25-27.

Exodus 25

Instructions for making the tabernacle

The LORD gave Moshe very specific instructions for the design of the tabernacle, God’s house in the midst of Israel. These are not just meaningless details. Rather, they are symbols that give us understanding into God’s plan to restore the face-to-face interaction between mankind and Himself.

Exodus 27

Design for the ark of the Testimony

There is a lot of information in these next two chapters. We are continuing learn more about the template of the Tabernacle that God gave to Moses on Sinai. “… as it was shown to you in the mountain, so they shall make it” (Ex. 27:8). We will learn about the altar, the utensils of the altar and the architecture of the outer courts. God also calls upon Aaron and his sons to serve Him as High Priests in the Tabernacle. They were called to be the intermediaries between God and the people. The people are commended to their own service for the Tabernacle as well.

Haftarah: 1Kings 5:26-6:13

1st Kings 5: Meet the King of Tyre who will help Solomon build the Temple

Solomon is a Messianic figure and Solomon is building a house for God’s name and Yeshua, the Messiah is building God’s name, not in a building but in His people. This is a Messianic chapter and we are learning about the foundations of God’s house.

1st Kings 6:1-14: Design of Solomon’s temple mirrors foundation for believers

The temple of King Shlomo (Solomon) is the prototype of the temple in Ezekiel and the temple apostle Yokhanan (John) sees in Revelation as well. These components were not put in by Shlomo’s own choice. They were designed and selected by God ahead of time because they mean something to God. In a sense, the Temple is us. Each physical component has a spiritual component.

1st Kings 6:15-38: Lessons about believers in God from the interior design Solomon’s Temple

Just as the design of the walls and foundation of the temple Solomon built for God showed a pattern for the proper “foundation” for believers in God (1st Kings 6:1-14), the design of the interior of the temple provides a pattern for the character of believers.

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