Latter-day Saint Perspectives

As part of the Young Scholars Series, Laura Harris Hales interviews Bible enthusiast Daniel Smith, creator of the YouTube channel “Messages of Christ.” Smith’s channel is equal parts fascinating and popular, evidenced by its view count of over 1 million. On perusing Smith’s channel, it’s apparent that he has a particular interest that at first glance may seem a bit unusual: ancient tabernacles and its artifacts. That interest has led Smith to study and actually build them in addition to creating unique and authentic tabernacle clothing.   During his interview, Smith recounts how and why he creates tabernacle clothing, (get this: it involves a hand-built Lego machine) what exactly happened in the tabernacle in biblical times, and why it’s important for members of the church to understand it today.  Sometimes, as Smith explains, the best way to understand something is to experience it.   Tabernacle camps are popping up — typically in Youth Conferences — in stakes all over the United States. There’s even one co