Peter: Alright, so in this chapter, God instructs Moses and the Israelites to build a special altar for burning incense. And he tells them to make a bronze basin for washing up with. Oh, and he also tells them to collect a special tax from each person in the community.

Lois: Wait, God is asking the Israelites to pay taxes?

Peter: Yeah, but it's only a half-shekel for each person, so it's not that bad.

Brian: A half-shekel? That's like the equivalent of a quarter in today's economy.

Peter: Yeah, basically. And then he tells them to use the money to make a special lampstand that will be placed in the tabernacle.

Lois: Wow, sounds like God really knows what he's doing.

Brian: Yeah, it's like he's the Benjamin Franklin of the ancient world.

Peter: Alright, then he tells them to make some anointing oil and some special incense. And then he tells them to put a special plate of pure gold on the front of the tabernacle.

Lois: Sounds like a lot of work.

Brian: Yeah, but it's all gonna pay off in the end. Just like when I invested in that new streaming service. (Everyone looks at him with confusion) What? It was gonna be the next Netflix!