Exodus

The Israelites, descendants of Jacob, grew numerous in Egypt but were oppressed by a new Pharaoh who feared their population. God called Moses to lead them out of Egypt, and after a series of plagues, the Israelites left Egypt in haste, taking their flocks and herds with them. They journeyed to Mount Sinai, where God established the Ten Commandments and gave instructions for building a sanctuary, the tabernacle. The Israelites contributed materials and skilled craftsmen worked on the tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priestly garments. When the work was finished, Moses inspected the completed items and blessed the people for their faithful obedience to God's commands, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle, guiding the Israelites' journeys.