In this chapter, Paul instructs Titus on a specific character attribute to promote while teaching in Crete: wholesomeness. Goodness, holiness, and wholesomeness are some attributes of God that define His nature and essence, revealing who He is and how He interacts with creation.

The construction of the Tabernacle for the Lord was starting. Moses gave Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other skilled craftsmen the materials donated by the Israelites as sacred offerings. However, the Israelites continued to bring additional offerings every morning. The craftsmen had an excess of the lavish materials needed and reported this to Moses to have the Israelites stop giving offerings.

Some thoughts from this week’s reading:

         - When we get to chapter 32, we read that the people grew tired of waiting for Moses to return from his journey up the mountain to meet with the Lord. The awe and wonder of hearing the trumpet blast, seeing the smoke and trembling mountain and the voice of God calling Moses up the mountain had faded away.