Exodus 31:1-11 and Luke 5:12-16 (NLT)

Exodus 31:1-11
Bezalel and Oholiab

1    Then the Lord said to Moses, 

2    “Look, I have specifically chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 

3    I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. 

4    He is a master craftsman, expert in working with gold, silver, and bronze. 

5    He is skilled in engraving and mounting gemstones and in carving wood. He is a master at every craft!

6    “And I have personally appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to be his assistant. Moreover, I have given special skill to all the gifted craftsmen so they can make all the things I have commanded you to make:

7    the Tabernacle;  the Ark of the Covenant;  the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement;  all the furnishings of the Tabernacle;

8    the table and its utensils;  the pure gold lampstand with all its accessories;  the incense altar;

9    the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils;  the washbasin with its stand;

10  the beautifully stitched garments—the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests;

11  the anointing oil;  the fragrant incense for the Holy Place.  The craftsmen must make everything as I have commanded you.”

Luke 5:12-16

The Man With Leprosy

12  In one of the villages, Jesus met a man with an advanced case of leprosy. When the man saw Jesus, he bowed with his face to the ground, begging to be healed. “Lord,” he said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.”

13  Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. 

14  Then Jesus instructed him not to tell anyone what had happened. He said, “Go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed.”

15  But despite Jesus’ instructions, the report of his power spread even faster, and vast crowds came to hear him preach and to be healed of their diseases. 

16  But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.