Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

the Lord's offering for the work of the tabernacle of meeting. ...
They came, both men and women, as many as had a willing heart,
and brought earrings and nose rings, rings and necklaces, all jewelry
of gold."
While the sanctuary was being built, men, women, and children
continued to bring their offerings until those in charge of the work
found that they had more than could be used. And Moses sent out an
important announcement throughout the camp, "'Let neither man nor
woman do any more work for the offering of the sanctuary.' And the
people were restrained from bringing." The Israelites' devotion, zeal,
and liberality are a worthy example to follow. All who love the
worship of God will show the same spirit of sacrifice in preparing a
house where He may meet with them. We should freely give enough
to accomplish the work, so that the builders may be able to say, as
the builders of the tabernacle did, "Bring no more offerings."
The tabernacle was small, not more than fifty-five feet long and
eighteen wide and high. Yet it was magnificent. The wood was from
the acacia tree, which was less likely to decay than any other wood
at Sinai. The walls consisted of upright boards, set in silver sockets,
and held firm by pillars and connection bars. All overlaid with gold,
they looked like solid gold.
Two Apartments Symbolize Two Phases of Ministry
The building was divided into two apartments by a beautiful
veil, and a similar veil closed the entrance of the first apartment.
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