| Date | Version | Reading Plan |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | ESV (2016) | ESV Life Journal Plan – 2026 |
Exodus 25-27
Observation & Interpretation
Exod. 25:12-15 – There was to be rings of gold cast for the ark of the covenant that were to be placed on the four feet. The poles of acacia wood were to be placed through the rings in order to carry the ark. With the rings on the feet, the poles would be near the bottom of the ark with the majority of the ark above the poles. Also, the poles were to remain in the rings of the ark and not be taken from it.
Exod. 25:26-28 – The table for bread was to have rings of gold cast and placed on its feet for the poles of acacia wood for carrying in much the same way as the ark. However, there is no mention with the table for bread that the poles were to remain in the rings.
Exod. 26:1-14 – The tabernacle proper was made with four layers; the first of finely spun linen, the second of woven goat hair, the third of leather made from ram skins dyed red, and the fourth another kind of leather whose source is uncertain. (CSB Notes)
Exod. 26:36-37 – The entrance to the holy place, on the east side of the tabernacle, would have a woven linen screen of the same fine material as the veil, but with no mention of the cherubim design. (CSB Notes)
Exod. 27:14 – All the utensils of the tabernacle were to be of bronze.
Acts 6
Observation & Interpretation
Acts 6:1 – The number of disciples was increasing and in this time a complaint was made by the Hellenists against the Hebrews that the Hellenists’ widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.
- Needy Hellenistic believers felt they had been neglected in the early church’s charity distribution. This imbalance may have arisen due simply to the logistical challenge caused by rapid addition of Hellenistic Jewish Christians. The existing church structure proved unable to meet the growing demands. It was time for change. (CSB Notes)
Acts 6:7 – Luke records how a great many priests became obedient to the faith.
- Even a large group of priests became followers of Christ. Luke did not specify who the priests were, but they were probably those who performed duties in connection with worship of the temple. This put them in a good position to hear the apostles preach on a regular basis. (CSB Notes)
Resources
- J. I. Packer et. al, The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016)
- Colin Hansen (Editor in Chief), TGC Bible Commentary (Columbia, MO: The Gospel Coalition, 2022)
- Iain M. Duguid (Series Editor), ESV Expository Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018-2025)
- Faithlife Study Bible (Lexham Press, 2016)
- Believer’s Bible Commentary (Thomas Nelson, 2016)
- CSB Study Bible Notes (Holman Bible Publishers, 2017)
- The New American Commentary (Brentwood, TN: Holman Reference)
- Lane T. Dennis and Wayne Grudem (Editors), ESV Study Bible, Crossway, 2008.
