Saturday, February 25, 2023

CHUCK KOLB

 Shabbat Shalom - Parasha Terumah (Offering) - Building the Sanctuary !!!


Previously posted ...
Shabbat Shalom - Parasha Mishpatim (Laws) - Once We Were Slaves !!!
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/chuck-kolb_18.html
What does God look like? - 2/18/23
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/what-does-god-look-like-i-have-heard.html

Situation WW3 Updates 2/18/23 Lincoln Memorial Rage - Detox Ohio Dioxin - Predictive Programming
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/chuck-kolb-situation-updates_19.html
Situation WW3 Updates 2/19/23 Rage On DC - Harris Russia - SS Aided Hunter - Ohio Free Testing
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/chuck-kolb-situation-updates_20.html
Situation WW3 Updates 2/20/23 pResidents > Everything They Told Us Is A Lie - Dr. Meri Crouley
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/chuck-kolb-situation-updates_21.html
Situation WW3 Updates 2/21/23 Putin Speech - Soros Munich - Dioxin Fallout - Trump In Ohio
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/chuck-kolb-situation-updates_22.html
Situation WW3 Updates 2/22/23 President Trump Aids Ohio - Genocidal War - Dr Makis - Aliens
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/chuck-kolb-situation-updates_23.html
Situation WW3 Updates 2/23/23 Iwo Jima - Dr. Campbell - Ed Dowd - Dioxin Deniers - Woke Skynet
https://conpats.blogspot.com/2023/02/chuck-kolb-situation-updates_24.html

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world
ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Luke 12:37
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Eph 5:11
I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. I will never forget thy precepts:
for with them thou hast quickened me. Psalm 119:60,93
The war against Truth has been raging ever since
evil was expulsed from the realm of Heaven.  
God instructed Pharaoh, "Let my people go."
God instructs us, "Let my people know."
Shema Y'israel - Maranatha !
Na'aseh V'nishma  

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כבוד שם יהוה Baruch Hashem Adonai
לשבור לחם ביחד Shabbat Shalom Mishpacha
#ShabbatShalom - Welcome to Terumah (Offering), this week’s Parasha (Torah Portion). We know that you will be blessed as you study with us this portion of Torah that will be read during this week’s Shabbat (Saturday) service in synagogues around the world.  Enjoy!

Last week in Parasha Mishpatim, God gave to the Israelites about 53 mitzvot (laws) out of the 613 commandments. These laws included the treatment of parents, slaves, and foreigners, as well as other people’s property. The title of this week’s Torah reading, Terumah (תְּרוּמָה), is taken from a Hebrew word meaning offering, gift, or contribution.  In this Parasha, the Lord commands Moses to take up a free will offering from the people of Israel in order to build a sanctuary in the wilderness. This sanctuary, called the Mishkan, was meant to be a visible reminder for the people of God’s holy Presence that dwelt among them.

You can view this Parasha on our website complete with embedded links ...
Parasha Terumah (Offering): Building the Sanctuary

https://free.messianicbible.com/parasha/parasha-terumah-offering-building-the-sanctuary-5783/

How You Can Claim the Blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant

https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/how-you-can-claim-the-blessings-of-the-abrahamic-covenant/

No One Else Brings Salvation but Yeshua
https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/one-else-brings-salvation-yeshua/
Are You a Jew? The Answer Might Surprise You
https://free.messianicbible.com/feature/are-you-a-jew-fname-the-answer-might-surprise-you/
 
Revelation and Na'aseh V'nishma
https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/11880
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/do-first-understand-later/
We will do and we will listen to all that God has declared. Exodus 24:7


When to Celebrate Yeshua HaMashiach's birthday ...
The Joy of Tabernacles when Jesus was Born
http://conpats.blogspot.com/2019/10/chuck-kolb-10142019.html
How Yeshua was born on the Feast of Tabernacles by Rabbi Isaac

http://www.calledoutbelievers.org/how-yeshua-was-born-on-the-feast-of-tabernacles/

Yeshua's Truth & Christianity's Lies - האמת של ישוע ושקרי הנצרות
vid> https://youtu.be/UAPArABi838 (2:42:51) 12/11/22
Rabbi Guy Cohen הרב גיא כהן > https://www.youtube.com/@rabbiguycohen/videos

English to Hebrew to English lookup
https://context.reverso.net/translation/hebrew-english/
https://www.doitinhebrew.com/Translate/default.aspx
https://english-hebrew-dictionary.com/
https://alittlehebrew.com/transliterate/  
https://yiddishkeit101.wordpress.com/category/hebrew-word-of-the-day
The Best Jewish Words You Need To Know: A Yiddish and Hebrew Glossary
https://www.joyofkosher.com/from-jamie/the-best-jewish-words-you-need-to-know/
https://www.brighthubeducation.com/studying-a-language/58611-yiddish-expressions-for-the-holidays/
https://hebrew4christians.com/Glossary/glossary.html

A Living Library of Jewish Texts in Hebrew and English translation.
https://www.sefaria.org/   https://dictionary.co.il/   https://www.hebrew-verbs.co.il/
https://www.mechon-mamre.org/
 
Torah Teasers Parshat Trumah by Moshe Erlbaum
https://www.aish.com/tp/i/teasers/Torah-Teasers-Parshat-Trumah.html

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Todah Rabah - beloved Rabbi Ralph Messer ...
Simchat Torah Beit Midrash - Joy of God’s Teaching and Instruction

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.  2 Timothy 3:16
What Does It Mean to Choose Life? Every decision you make can be made in a way that you are “choosing life.”
The Torah is God’s constitution; it is His teaching and instruction; it is eternal and it is life.
His Spirit is pure Light, abundant with untouchable, supreme, sovereign power.
God is the Source of all life.

תְּרוּמָה Terumah
 teaches us the importance of giving. What are you building?  A family, a community, a business, relationships? Whatever it is, you always have something to contribute towards it; you always have something to give, and you always gain more by giving. Whether it’s money, cherished possessions, your time, or a special talent—what you have is a gift. Whether big or small, never underestimate the importance and power of the gift that you have to offer. Your gift is a contribution to building a better world. At the same time, it is just as important to recognize that every person around you has something to offer, too.
https://stbm.org/terumah/

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International Center for Torah Studies
https://stbm.org/icts-home/ 


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Todah Rabah - Dr. Gary Hedrick ...

Reaching the Jewish people with the Gospel
https://www.cjfm.org/about-us/who-we-are/history/
Charles Halff - What It Costs a Jew to Become a Christian
https://store.cjfm.org/product/146/what-it-costs-a-jew-to-become-a-christian

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Todah Rabah - beloved Rabbi Chaim Richman ...

Weekly Torah Study: with Rav Gedalia Meyer
Temple Talk with Yitzchak Reuven and Rabbi Abba Horovitz
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTempleInstitute/videos
https://www.facebook.com/The-Temple-Institute-22738684968/
https://www.instagram.com/thetempleinstitute/ - https://twitter.com/TempleInstitute
https://www.templeinstitute.org/ Weekly Newsletter - 36 years  
The Mystery of the Red Heifer: Divine Promise of Purity

https://templeinstitute.org/red-heifer/
Jerusalem Lights - Rabbi Chaim Richman

https://www.youtube.com/c/JerusalemLightsRabbiChaimRichman/videos

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Todah Rabah - beloved Rabbi Chaim Jachter ...
Kol Torah Academy of Bergen County 

Parashat Terumah - Adar 4-5, 5783 - February 24-25, 2023
https://www.koltorah.org/s/Kol-Torah-Terumah-2023-4-1.pdf (4 pages)

https://www.koltorah.org/articles/?category=Terumah
https://www.koltorah.org/by-parashah  https://www.koltorah.org/parashah
https://www.koltorah.org/rav-jachters-halachah-files
Yeshiva > https://www.tabc.org/  https://www.instagram.com/koltorah.tabc/
https://www.koltorah.org/about-us > https://www.koltorah.org/books
Rabbi Jachter on JM in the AM with Nachum Segal talking about his book
mp3> Bridging Traditions: Demystifying Differences Between Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews! (23:59)
https://nachumsegal.com/nachum-and-rabbi-haim-jachter-explore-bridging-traditions-on-jm-in-the-am/
Does the Torah Reject Democracy? > Rabbi Chaim Jachter
https://www.koltorah.org/halachah/does-the-torah-reject-democracy-by-rabbi-chaim-jachter
 
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Parshat Terumah

https://www.chabad.org/parshah/article_cdo/aid/1311/jewish/Terumah-in-a-Nutshell.htm
http://www.chabad.org/parshah/default.asp?tDate=2/25/2023  
https://www.chabad.org/calendar/view/month_cdo/jewish/Jewish-Calendar.htm
https://www.chabad.org/calendar/converter_cdo/aid/6225/jewish/Jewish-Hebrew-Date-Converter.htm
 
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Todah Rabah - beloved Rabbi Naphtali “Tuly” Weisz ...  

https://israel365.com/  https://www.israel365news.com/
https://www.israel365.com/about/  https://theisraelbible.com/
https://theisraelbible.com/bible/torah/  https://theisraelbible.com/blog/
https://theisraelbible.com/bible/torah/  

The Portion of Terumah
https://theisraelbible.com/portion-terumah/
https://theisraelbible.com/bible/exodus/  
 
Finding Joy in Adar
https://theisraelbible.com/finding-joy-in-adar/

Two earthquakes felt in Israel in one week. Does it have biblical significance?
https://www.israel365news.com/367429/two-earthquakes-felt-in-israel-in-one-week-does-it-have-biblical-significance/

The 39 Acts Forbidden on the Sabbath
https://theisraelbible.com/the-39-acts-forbidden-on-the-sabbath/
https://theisraelbible.com/the-true-day-of-rest/

Anti-Semitism is on the rise in the United States.
Stand with 100,000+ people who stand with Israel.
https://www.israel365.com/the-israel-covenant/

ACLJ Petition - Jay Sekulow
Stop Biden IRS From Spying on You and Your Bank Account
https://aclj.org/government-corruption/stop-biden-irs-from-spying-on-your-bank-account
 
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DONALD DATES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Trump
Frederick Christ Trump (Drumpf) 10/11/1905
Mary Anne Trump nיe MacLeod 5/10/1912
Barron 3/20/06
Melania 4/26/70


President Trump vows to stand with East Palestine, Ohio
community after Ohio derailment tragedy

foxvid> https://www.youtube.com/live/L2nrp9j-Q78 (16:55)

https://rumble.com/c/DonaldTrump Donald J. Trump
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/
Events > https://www.donaldjtrump.com/events
Watch > https://rumble.com/c/RSBN


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Good News From Israel - Achievements and Heartwarming Stories
In the 12th Feb 23 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

https://verygoodnewsisrael.blogspot.com/2023/02/israels-good-news-newsletter-to-12th.html
http://verygoodnewsisrael.blogspot.com/
 
Mishpacha Jewish Family Weekly
https://mishpacha.com/ 
What Republicans Want from a Candidate
https://mishpacha.com/what-republicans-want-from-a-candidate/

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Todah Rabah - beloved Ted Belman writing from Jerusalem, Israel for 21+ years ... 
THERE IS NO DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION
https://www.israpundit.org/  
Israel should declare three nos;  no to nuclear Iran, no to two-state solution,
no to bi-national state  

What If Putin WINS?!?
vid> https://youtu.be/MhdjzQrR6zw (1:03:55) 2/17/23 Dr. Steve Turley
https://www.israpundit.org/what-if-putin-wins/

Trump Unveils BIGGEST BALLOT HARVESTING PLAN EVER!!!
vid> https://youtu.be/sekqSMq689I (7:25) 2/16/23 Dr. Steve Turley
https://www.israpundit.org/trump-unveils-biggest-ballot-harvesting-plan-ever/

Today’s newsletter is long and covers many topics but it’s important detail you need to know!
https://www.israpundit.org/todays-newsletter-is-long-and-covers-many-topics-but-its-important-detail-you-need-to-know/
https://tierneyrealnewsnetwork.substack.com/p/todays-newsletter-is-long-and-covers

Israel votes in favor of UN resolution on Ukraine war
https://www.israpundit.org/israel-votes-in-favor-of-un-resolution-on-ukraine-war/
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/367900

EUROPE is DOOMED
vid> https://youtu.be/WBbpXMz0Kx8 (7:47) 2/20/23  Chris Hedges
https://www.israpundit.org/jeffery-sachs-europe-is-doomed/

3 BOMBSHELLS from Putin’s Historic Ukraine SPEECH!!!
vid> https://youtu.be/bY0g_MpIzWU (9:18) 2/31/23 Dr. Steve Turley
https://www.israpundit.org/3-bombshells-from-putins-historic-ukraine-speech/

The Two State Solution is no more
>> https://www.israpundit.org/63684392-2/
The Jordan Option Conference Videos reposted
>> https://www.israpundit.org/the-jordan-option-conference-videos/
https://www.israpundit.org/jordan-past-present-and-future-the-jordan-option-revisited/
>> The Jordan Option, plain and simple
https://www.israpundit.org/the-jordan-option-plain-and-simple/
>> The Jordanian Option is the only game in town
https://www.israpundit.org/my-jordan-option-is-the-only-game-in-town/
>> The Ultimate Alternate Israel-Palestine Solution by Ted Belman
https://www.israpundit.org/the-ultimate-alternate-israel-palestine-solution-3/

Kindly donate to support the work I do
by Ted Belman

https://www.israpundit.org/please-donate/
 
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Quest For The Lost Tribes - Full Simcha Jacobovici Documentary
vid> https://www.bitchute.com/video/jbB2ELq4xPw/ (1:33:29) 8/18/19
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simcha_Jacobovici
12 Tribes of Israel: The Shevatim
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3798842/jewish/12-Tribes-of-Israel-The-Shevatim.htm
https://www.jewishvoice.org/read/blog/who-are-tribes-judah

 
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 Welcome to Kashrut Malchut Shamayim
This week in parasha Terumah,
we move from from Mount Sinai to the Mishkan in all its glorious detail. In the Ark there rested the Ten Commandments, protected by two winged cherubim made out of pure gold. On the outside, the seven-branched menorah and the table where the “showbread” was placed. The showbread was made up of twelve loaves and to symbolize those 12, it is customary to make 2 challahs with 6 braids.  Watch the tutorial video to master making 6 braids, then enJOY our unique Japanese menu with meat sushi.
A Japanese Shabbat Menu
https://jamiegeller.com/holidays/japanese-shabbat-menu/ 

How to Braid a Six-Braid Challah - Part 1
vid> https://youtu.be/mT-diEkKAX8 (7:35) 8/14/11 JG classic

 MAZEL TOV! AY’S BAR MITZVAH! 
Our dear, precious, kind-hearted, sweet-souled, loving and lovable, mensch of a son, AY (Avraham Yitzchak!) officially became a Bar Mitzvah over Chanukah – and we just celebrated with a family Shabbos in the Old City @aishglobal.
instavid> https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKy3HENP0D/

11 Easy Dinner Ideas to Cook Up This Month
https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/11-easy-dinner-ideas-to-cook-up-this-month/

The Ultimate Collection of 46 Hamantaschen
https://jamiegeller.com/holidays/ultimate-hamantaschen-collection/
GIANT Hamantaschen
vid> https://youtu.be/1Tm2-Zs9Mpg (0:49) JewLish
https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/giant-hamantaschen/

Salmon Stewed with Lentils
https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/salmon-stewed-with-lentils/

Pressure-Cooker Wild Mushroom Risotto
https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/pressure-cooker-wild-mushroom-risotto/

One Pot Baked Tamale Pie
https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/one-pot-baked-tamale-pie/  

On Purim there’s a slight change to the old Jewish adage:  
"They tried to kill us, they failed…let’s — DRINK!"
https://aish.com/what-is-judaisms-attitude-to-drinking-alcohol/ JewLish

Most Popular Recipes of 2022
https://jamiegeller.com/search?query=Most+Popular+Recipes+of+2022

This is Where You Can Find Me Most of the Time
JewLish - One People - Many Flavors
https://www.facebook.com/jewlishbyjamie/
https://www.instagram.com/jewlishbyjamie/
https://www.instagram.com/jamiegeller/
https://www.facebook.com/jamiegeller
https://www.youtube.com/c/jamiegeller/videos
https://jamiegeller.com/

Support Our Farmers - Shmitah Mitzvah
http://supportourfarmers.org
https://tinyurl.com/Farmers-Guide-for-Produce (7 page pdf)

Joy of Aliyah  
http://jamiegeller.com/tag/joy-of-aliyah/
https://jamiegeller.com/tag/joyofisrael/
Jamie Geller Welcome's You
vid> https://youtu.be/XO-owES713c (0:35) JG  
Lots of 💕 Jamie - Until next week Shabbat Shalom from Israel ! 
 

The answer is, it's made with love from Israel !  
https://jamiegeller.com/from-jamie/my-jewish-food-memories/
My Love Affair With Jerusalem
https://jamiegeller.com/from-jamie/my-love-affair-with-jerusalem/

Jamie's Honey Collection
https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/779DC156-2368-4FA4-A098-872BBC7F03D2

Jerusalem Street Food with Jamie Geller Spices
vid> https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/CluuvDpk-FSMnt4zj.html (10:56) JewLish   
Machane Yehuda - https://jamiegeller.com/browse/a-haute-market-in-jerusalem-the-shuk/ https://jamiegeller.com/browse/4-israeli-desserts-inspired-by-the-shuk-in-jerusalem/

The Jamie Geller Spice Collection: Now Available Worldwide!
Sending you love and my heartfelt wishes for peace, from Israel.
New Trio of Pilaf Mixes - Mujadara Lentil, Festive Herb and Jeweled Almond https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jamie+Geller/page/55E36343-CF6F-4E88-A4D5-D7C1C0274F7F https://www.amazon.com/shop/jamiegeller  

Babies, Books, and a Billion Views: My Decade in Review
https://jamiegeller.com/from-jamie/a-decade-in-review/

Best of the Best w Hubby - Family Heirloom Cholent ...
vid> https://youtu.be/Ae2-lQVFsGw (12:01) 8/11/11 JG classic
https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/family-heirloom-chulent/
https://jamiegeller.com/blogs/cholent/

Jamie at Aish - Chief Media & Marketing Officer
https://www.aish.com/authors/48868432.html
How You Can Make the Future Brighter
vid> https://youtu.be/fclstyB-1rA (2:48) Aish
https://www.youtube.com/c/Aishdotcom/videos

Free Hebrew course Aleph Bet
This entire four-lesson course in 30 minutes.
https://academy.aish.com/course/aleph-bet

The Influence of the Hebrew Bible on America's Founding Fathers
vid> https://youtu.be/jE6Sqh-kezw (7:15) J-TV
https://www.aish.com/jl/h/h/The-Influence-of-the-Hebrew-Bible-on-Americas-Founding.html
Serpents of Desire: Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden. An Introduction
https://www.aish.com/jl/b/eb/ge/48966101.html

Jamie Hanala Geller
https://jamiegeller.com/author/jamie-geller/
Tamar Genger MA, RD
https://jamiegeller.com/author/tgenger/
Titles by Jamie Geller
https://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Geller/e/B001JS2GV8/
https://jamiegeller.com/blogs/

8 Global Fried Food Recipes For Hanukkah - free eBook
https://app.monstercampaigns.com/c/mmdy1llmaw5sab00hkuu/
Download the Sweeter Than Honey - free eBook
https://engage.aish.com/sweeter-than-honey-ebook/
The Ultimate Challah - free eBook
https://koshernetwork.ac-page.com/pinterest-challah
Join My Way Better Cooking Class with Jamie Geller
https://get.waybetter.com/jamiegeller/
Jamie's Quick & Easy Shabbat Menu App
https://jamiegeller.com/from-jamie/exclusive-jamie-gellers-menu-plans/
https://www.prepear.com/jamiegeller/cookbooks/quick-and-easy-shabbat-menus/
Fresh Families Healthy Meal Plan
https://www.prepear.com/jamiegeller/meal-plans/fresh-families-healthy-meal-plan/
LIVE Series: FEED YOUR SOUL
https://jamiegeller.com/from-jamie/feed-your-soul/
Get Healthy in 5 Easy Steps
https://jamiegeller.com/guides/get-healthy-in-5-easy-steps/
What is Ashkenazi Food? ~ JewLish
https://aish.com/what-is-ashkenazi-food/


Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:  ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering [terumah]. 
From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering.'  Exodus 25:1–2

Shabbat Shalom - Parasha Terumah (Offering) - Building the Sanctuary !!!

The Torah is lifted in Congregation Dorshei Emet (Seekers of Truth Synagogue) in Quebec, Canada. 
 
Shabbat Shalom
 
Welcome to Terumah (Offering), this week’s Parasha (Torah Portion).
 
We know that you will be blessed as you study with us this portion of Torah that will be read during this week’s Shabbat (Saturday) service in synagogues around the world.  Enjoy!
 
TERUMAH (Offering)
Exodus 25:1–27:19; 1 Kings 5:26–6:13; Hebrews 9:128
 
“Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:  ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering [terumah].  From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering.’” 
(Exodus 25:1–2)
 

Torah scroll
 
Last week in Parasha Mishpatim, God gave to the Israelites about 53 mitzvot (laws) out of the 613 commandments.  These laws included the treatment of parents, slaves, and foreigners, as well as other people’s property.
 
The title of this week’s Torah reading, Terumah (תְּרוּמָה), is taken from a Hebrew word meaning offeringgift, or contribution In this Parasha, the Lord commands Moses to take up a free will offering from the people of Israel in order to build a sanctuary in the wilderness.
 
This sanctuary, called the Mishkan, was meant to be a visible reminder for the people of God’s holy Presence that dwelt among them.
 
The offerings that the people were asked to bring included precious metals and stones, fine linens, animal skins, wood, oil for the lamps, and fragrant spices for the incense.
 

The Mishkan in the Wilderness 
(Bible Primer)
 
The Lord instructed Moses to take an offering only from those who gave “willingly and from their heart.”
 
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 
(2 Corinthians 9:7)
 
Because of our sinful nature, we tend to be selfish and seek for what we can receive; but the Bible tells us that it is more blessed to give than to receive.  (Acts 20:35)
 
The truth of the matter is that when we give, especially toward the work of the Lord, we receive back so much more than what we have given.
 
“Give, and it will be given to you.  A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.  For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."  (Luke 6:38)
 

Malachi 3:10 emphasizes the principle that no one can out give the Lord
and that He will pour out blessings when you give to Him.

Building the Sanctuary
“And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.  According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall make it.”  
(Exodus 25:8–9)
 
The Israelites were to make a Sanctuary for God’s Presence, as well as all of its furnishings.  They were not to be made according to any design they imagined, but only according to God’s specific blueprint, which He showed Moses on the mountain.
 
“And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain.”  (Exodus 25:40)
 
This wilderness Sanctuary was a copy of the actual Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony in Heaven.  (Revelation 15:5)
 
One very special furnishing in the Tabernacle was the Aron HaBrit (אָרוֹן הַבְּרִית or Ark of the Covenant), which was to be made out of acacia wood covered with gold.  In it, the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments were to be laid.
 
According to the Book of Hebrews in the Brit Chadashah (New Covenant or New Testament), it also contained a golden pot with the manna that came down from heaven as well as Aaron’s rod that budded.
 
However, it is written in the Book of Kings that at the time of King Solomon, the Ark only contained the two stone Tablets.  (1 Kings 8:9)
 

The Ark Passes Over the Jordan, by James Tissot
 
Adventures of the Ark of the Covenant
The Tanakh (Old Testament) recounts many stories concerning the Aron HaBrit, which give us part of its history.
 
Throughout the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites carried the Ark using poles placed through four gold rings.
 
When they camped, the Ark was placed inside the Tabernacle.
 
Priests carried the ark into the Jordan River when the Israelites, led by Joshua, crossed over into the Promised Land.
 
After they crossed over, the Ark was carried around the city of Jericho once a day for seven days.  On the seventh day, seven priests, blowing on seven shofarot (ram’s horns), marched around the city seven times with the Ark.  With a great shout, the walls of Jericho fell down and they took the city.  (Joshua 6:16–20)
 
During the time of Eli, the Israelites carried the Ark into battle, hoping that its presence would secure victory
against the Philistines
.
 
Instead, it was captured by the Philistines, but misfortune befell them every place that they brought the Ark.  So they eventually sent it back to Israel.
 
It remained at Kiriath-Jearim for some 20 years until King David brought it back to its rightful place in the Tabernacle in Jerusalem.  (2 Samuel 6:1720; 1 Chronicles 15:13; 2 Chronicles 1:4)
 

The Transfer of the Ark of the Covenant by the Singing and 
Dancing David
 
What Happened to the Ark?
Today, the location of the Ark remains a mystery.
Many theories about what eventually happened to it abound.  But it is generally believed that the Babylonians carried away the vessels and the Ark when they destroyed Jerusalem and Solomon’s Temple in 587 BC (according to the Greek Apocrypha book of 1 Esdras):
 
“And they took all the holy vessels of the Lord, both great and small, with the vessels of the ark of God, and the king's treasures, and carried them away into Babylon.”  (1 Esdras 1:54)
 
The Bible, however, does not tell us that the Babylonians took away the Ark itself, and although there have been many reported findings, its location has never been discovered.
 
Some believe that it is under the very spot where Yeshua (Jesus) was executed by the Romans, and that His blood was sprinkled upon the mercy seat below the earth during the great earthquake upon his death.
 
As well, visitors who tour the Western Wall tunnels are shown the spot closest to where others believe the Ark of the Covenant is buried.
 

Moses and Joshua in the Tabernacle, by James Tissot
 
The Golden Cherubim Over the Mercy Seat
Upon the Ark’s cover and over the mercy seat were placed two golden cherubim.  From above the cover and between these two cherubim God spoke with Moses.
 
Other Scriptures speak of this as God's throne. 
(2 Samuel 6:2; Isaiah 37:16)
 
When King Hezekiah prayed, he addressed YHVH as the One enthroned above the cherubim (referring to the mercy sea
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