What happensPermalink

The design of the incense altar, covered in gold. The collection of offerings for the tabernacle. The design of a basin to wash in. The recipe for the anointing oil (which includes myrrh) and the spiced perfume (which includes frankincense).

Why it mattersPermalink

The incense symbolizes the prayers of the people and the priests. The mixtures for the oil and perfume are unique to the priests and the tabernacle.

Key versePermalink

“You shall make an altar on which to burn incense; you shall make it of acacia wood.”

Exodus 30:1