Exodus 35 · Grade 4
Cheerful, Willing Givers
Read and Think
After the golden calf, the people gave their gold again, this time for the true God. God can turn us from wrong worship to right worship.
No one was forced to give. The offering came from willing hearts. Second Corinthians 9:7 says that God loves a cheerful giver.
Everyone had something to bring. Some gave gold, some gave skill and some gave time. Men and women, leaders and workers all helped build God's house.
Show What You Know
How was this gift of gold different from the golden calf?
Were the people forced to give?
What does 2 Corinthians 9:7 say God loves?
What could people give besides gold?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- After the golden calf, the people gave their gold again, this time for the true .
- No one was forced to .
- The offering came from hearts.
- Some gave gold, some gave and some gave time.
Think About It
What can you give to God besides money?
Why do you think God cares about the heart of the giver?
Memory Verse
“The children of Israel brought a free will offering to Yahweh; every man and woman whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded to be made by Moses.”
Exodus 35:29 (WEB)
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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 your attitude show joy when you give?
- How can you offer both money and talents to God?
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