Exodus 35-40, Leviticus I Holy Places I Handmaidens, Harems and Heroines I Lynne Hilton Wilson

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🗓️ 20 April 2026

⏱️ 22 minutes

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In this episode of Handmaidens, Harems, and Heroines, host Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the powerful and often overlooked contributions of women during one of the most sacred building projects in scripture—the construction of the Tabernacle. Focusing on Exodus chapters 35–40 and key passages in Leviticus, this episode highlights how covenant communities are built not only through priesthood leadership, but through the faithful offerings, craftsmanship, and devotion of both men and women. From spinning fine linen to offering precious materials, the women of Israel played a vital role in creating a holy space where God could dwell among His people. Dr. Wilson also dives into the meaning behind the Tabernacle’s sacred design, the holiness of the spaces within it, and how these patterns point to deeper spiritual truths found in temple worship. With thoughtful insight, she connects the ancient world to modern discipleship, emphasizing how women’s service, sacrifice, and spiritual power have always been central to God’s work. This episode invites viewers to see the Tabernacle not just as a structure, but as a symbol of unity, holiness, and the divine potential within each of us.

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0:00.0	With manna available, you don't have to spend as much time cooking, and the Lord is asking them to spend their time with their flocks.
0:07.0	The women were using these bronze mirrors to seduce a spouse.
0:12.0	The other thing that's interesting about these mirrors, they were used to ward off evil spirits.
0:16.0	Once you get to the book of Hebrews, you get some very clear information on the temple
0:21.1	endowment.
0:22.1	As soon as he calls for help, the women jump in eagerly, they volunteer, they donate
0:26.7	their time and their skills.
0:28.3	When Joseph Smith was on the earth, he organized the relief societies and he tells the sisters.
0:41.3	Hello, welcome back to Scripture Central. I'm Lynn Hilton Wilson, part of the team that tries to build enduring faith in Jesus Christ
0:46.3	by illuminating and defending the scriptures.
0:49.3	And today, in the ending up the Book of Exodus, we're going to look specifically at those handmaidens and harems and heroines and the female figures as they are seeking their Messiah.
0:59.5	And we have so much information in these last five chapters of Exodus.
1:04.1	It's the time when Moses is finally putting the tabernacle together.
1:09.2	You know, as soon as he calls for help, the women jump in eagerly.
1:13.2	They volunteer. They donate their time and their skills. They have a lot of precious goods that
1:17.8	they're using to help build and furnish the Lord's house. In Chapter 35 of Exodus verse 5 and 10 read,
1:25.6	let everyone whose heart is willing to bring an offering to the Lord gold silver bronze blue
1:31.9	purple scarlet yarn fine linen and goat's hair and every skilled craftsman among you come you know they
1:40.2	they do and the but I just have to remind you before you can do any spinning, you've got to gather your
1:47.4	sheep and shear them, card the wool or the goat's hair, and then before you can weave,
1:53.9	you've got to spin it. And this takes hours and hours, and then the weaving begins before you
1:59.1	can sew it. In fact, I did a little bit of research
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