Exodus 32

The Gold Bull-Calf 1 When the people saw that Moses had not come down from the mountain but was staying there a long time, they gathered around Aaron and said…

Exodus 33

The Lord Orders Israel to Leave Mount Sinai 1 The Lord said to Moses, “Leave this place, you and the people you brought out of Egypt, and go to the…

Exodus 34

The Second Set of Stone Tablets 1 The Lord said to Moses, “Cut two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were…

Exodus 35

Regulations for the Sabbath 1 Moses called together the whole community of the people of Israel and said to them, “This is what the Lord has commanded you to do:…

Exodus 36

1 “Bezalel, Oholiab, and all the other workers to whom the Lord has given skill and understanding, who know how to make everything needed to build the sacred Tent, are…

Exodus 37

Making the Covenant Box 1 Bezalel made the Covenant Box out of acacia wood, 45 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 27 inches high. 2 He covered it with pure…

Exodus 38

Making the Altar for Burning Offerings 1 For burning offerings, he made an altar out of acacia wood. It was square, 7½ feet long and 7½ feet wide, and it…

Exodus 39

Making the Garments for the Priests 1 With the blue, purple, and red wool they made the magnificent garments which the priests were to wear when they served in the…

Exodus 40

Setting Up and Dedicating the Tent of the Lord’s Presence 1 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “On the first day of the first month set up the Tent of…

Genesis 1

The Story of Creation 1 In the beginning, when God created the universe, 2 the earth was formless and desolate. The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total…