Exo 27:20 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 27:20-21: The Oil for the Lampstand These verses give instructions for keeping the lamps in the tabernacle burning all the time. The people had to bring pure olive oil so that the lampstand would always have light. The priests were responsible for making sure the lamps never went out. This constant light in the tabernacle showed that God’s presence was always with His people. It also symbolized the light of God’s word and the work of the Holy Spirit in believers (Exodus 27:20-21 ). v. 20 : God told Moses to command the Israelites to bring pure, beaten olive oil for the light. The oil had to be the best, so that the lamp would burn without stopping. This teaches us that God’s people should always bring their best to Him. The pure oil also points to the gifts and grace of the Holy Spirit, which believers receive from Christ (Zechariah 4:11-12 ).

‏ Exodus 27:20

Exodus 27:20-21: The Oil for the Lampstand

These verses give instructions for keeping the lamps in the tabernacle burning all the time. The people had to bring pure olive oil so that the lampstand would always have light. The priests were responsible for making sure the lamps never went out. This constant light in the tabernacle showed that God’s presence was always with His people. It also symbolized the light of God’s word and the work of the Holy Spirit in believers (Exodus 27:20-21 ^a).

v. 20: God told Moses to command the Israelites to bring pure, beaten olive oil for the light. The oil had to be the best, so that the lamp would burn without stopping. This teaches us that God’s people should always bring their best to Him. The pure oil also points to the gifts and grace of the Holy Spirit, which believers receive from Christ (Zechariah 4:11-12 ^b).