The Lord told the Israelites to build a tabernacle where sacred ordinances would help them become a holy people. He asked them to willingly donate the materials needed and gave them instructions on how to build the tabernacle. Many of these details were symbols that would teach the people about Jesus Christ.

Artisans were chosen to help build the tabernacle. The Lord blessed Bezaleel and Aholiab with wisdom and knowledge that would help them create things needed for the tabernacle. Bezaleel and Aholiab donated their time and talents to build the tabernacle. In fact, the people were so willing to help that Moses had to ask them to stop donating things for the tabernacle. 

After the tabernacle was completed, Moses blessed the people. Aaron and his sons participated in sacred ordinances and received the priesthood. The people were blessed by the ordinances that took place in the tabernacle. 

 Today we have beautiful temples that are built from the donations of church members. The Lord has given instructions on how they should be built. Many of the details are symbols that teach us about Jesus Christ. Inside we can perform sacred ordinances that help us become a holier people.