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"Chapter 30—The Tabernacle and Its Services This chapter is based on Exodus 25 to 40 ; Leviticus 4 and 16 . The command was communicated to Moses while in the mount with God, “Let them make Me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them;” and full directions were given for the construction of the tabernacle. By their apostasy the Israelites forfeited the blessing of the divine Presence, and for the time rendered impossible the erection of a sanctuary for God among them. But after they were again taken into favor with Heaven, the great leader proceeded to execute the divine command. PP 343"
Direct citation 100% Exodus 25:8
"And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them."
EGW directly quotes Exodus 25:8.
Related principle 85% Exodus 40:34
"Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle."
Both passages discuss the presence of God dwelling in the tabernacle, although EGW focuses on the initial intention and the verse describes the fulfillment.
"Chosen men were especially endowed by God with skill and wisdom for the construction of the sacred building. God Himself gave to Moses the plan of that structure, with particular directions as to its size and form, the materials to be employed, and every article of furniture which it was to contain. The holy places made with hands were to be “figures of the true,” “patterns of things in the heavens” ( Hebrews 9:24, 23 )—a miniature representation of the heavenly temple where Christ, our great High Priest, after offering His life as a sacrifice, was to minister in the sinner's behalf. God presented before Moses in the mount a view of the heavenly sanctuary, and commanded him to make all things according to the pattern shown him. All these directions were carefully recorded by Moses, who communicated them to the leaders of the people. PP 343.2"
Direct citation 95% Exodus 25:9
"According to all that I shew thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it."
EGW directly quotes and elaborates on the concept of the tabernacle being a pattern shown to Moses, referencing Hebrews 9:24, 23 and Exodus 25:9.
Related principle 75% Exodus 31:3
"And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,"
Both passages refer to God endowing individuals with skill and wisdom for the construction of sacred objects/buildings. While Exodus 31:3 specifically mentions Bezaleel, EGW connects this to the broader theme of God's guidance in the construction of the tabernacle.
"For the building of the sanctuary great and expensive preparations were necessary; a large amount of the most precious and costly material was required; yet the Lord accepted only freewill offerings. “Of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take My offering” was the divine command repeated by Moses to the congregation. Devotion to God and a spirit of sacrifice were the first requisites in preparing a dwelling place for the Most High. PP 343.3"
Direct citation 95% Exodus 35:5
"Take ye from among you an offering unto the Lord: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the Lord; gold, and silver, and brass,"
EGW directly quotes Exodus 35:5 regarding freewill offerings for the sanctuary.

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