Moses’s father-in-law Jethro pays a visit to impart some unexpected leadership advice, while Zipporah and Miriam’s personalities collide in their first interactions together.

Aaron and Miriam settle into their new leadership roles during a 3-day consecration period at the base of Mt. Sinai, while Moses grapples with insecurity about how much the Israelites prefer Aaron’s charming leadership skills.

Moses leaves his siblings in charge while he spends forty days and forty nights on the mountain with God. In his absence, Aaron and Miriam lose their grip on the will of the people, leading to the construction of a golden idol that catapults the nation into chaos.

While Moses and his family organize a census and offering collection, the newly appointed Tabernacle architect wrestles with feeling unworthy of the task ahead.

The Tabernacle architect and his inexperienced team begin construction on the Tabernacle while Moses and his family scour the camp to locate the misplaced bones of their ancestor Joseph.

The Israelites prepare for the grand opening of the Tabernacle, and Aaron seeks Moses’s forgiveness regarding the golden idol incident. On opening day, Moses publicly anoints Aaron the high priest, and the nation rejoices as they witness God’s presence descend upon the Tabernacle.