Exodus 35:28
“with the spice and the oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense.”
What does Exodus 35:28 mean?
This verse captures the final inventory of materials the Israelites brought for building the Tabernacle, the portable place of worship. The spice, oil for lamps, anointing oil, and incense were all essential to worship and priestly duties, transforming the sacred space into something set apart for God. What's touching here is that ordinary people brought these precious, costly items freely, after God had asked them to contribute. This simple list reminds us that worship involves our whole selves and our real resources, not just our words or intentions.