Exodus 25 · Grade 3
The Ark, the Table and the Lampstand
Read the Story
God told Moses to have the people bring him an offering from everyone whose heart was willing. They would bring gold, silver, bronze, blue and purple and red yarn, fine linen, goat hair, ram skins, wood, oil, spices and precious stones.
God said, Let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. It was to be made just like the pattern God showed Moses. First they would make an ark of wood covered with gold. It had rings and poles so it could be carried. The tablets of the law would go inside. On top was the mercy seat with two cherubim of gold. Their wings would spread over it. God said, There I will meet with you.
Next was a table covered with gold. The bread of the presence would always be on it before God. Then they would make a lampstand of pure gold. It had six branches and a center stem, with cups shaped like almond flowers. It held seven lamps to give light. God said, See that you make them after their pattern, which has been shown to you on the mountain.
Memory Verse
““Speak to the children of Israel, that they take an offering for me. From everyone whose heart makes him willing you shall take my offering.”
Exodus 25:2 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Whose offering would God take?
Why did God want a sanctuary?
What would go inside the ark?
What was always on the gold table?
What were the lampstand's cups shaped like?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you show God you love Him?
- When do you feel God is near?
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