Leviticus 10 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Nadab and Abihu

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGod Is Holy

incensetabernaclefirealtarpraying and hands

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenListen to God

INCENSE → picture 4FIRE → picture 3PRIEST → picture 2TENT → picture 1

Grade 1Holy and Common

They burned incense. → picture 3They used fire God did not ask for. → picture 5Priests must obey God. → picture 2Priests teach God's words. → picture 4God is holy in His tent. → picture 1

Order:

1. Two sons bring strange fire2. Fire comes from the Lord3. God says He must be honored4. Teach what is holy

Grade 2God Is Holy

What were the names of Aaron's two sons? Nadab and Abihu (circle)
Did God tell them to bring that fire? No, God did not tell them to do this.
How did Aaron feel? He was very sad, but he was quiet.
What did the priests have to teach? God's rules (circle)
Who is the way to come near God? Jesus (circle)

Grade 3Fire God Did Not Command

What did Nadab and Abihu offer? Strange fire which the Lord had not commanded
What did God say about those who come near Him? He would show Himself holy to them.
What did Aaron do? He held his peace and did not say anything.
What must priests not drink when they serve? Wine
What must the priests make a distinction between? The holy and the common

1: Two sons bring strange fire2: Fire comes from the Lord3: God says He must be honored4: Teach what is holy

Grade 4Honoring God's Holiness

Why did the fire come out from God? They offered strange fire God had not commanded.
What did God say about those who come near Him? I will show myself holy to those who come near me.
What did God tell the priests not to drink? Wine or strong drink
What two jobs did the priests have in verses 10 and 11? Make a distinction between holy and common, and teach God's statutes

Word bank: 1. fire; 2. God; 3. holy; 4. Aaron

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Holy Fear and Holy Joy

What did Nadab and Abihu do wrong? They offered strange fire which God had not commanded.
Why should we not add our own guesses about this story? The text does not explain everything.
What does verse 3 say God will do with those who come near Him? Show Himself holy to them
Why were priests told not to drink wine before serving? So they could make a distinction between holy and common and teach Israel
How was the problem about the sin offering resolved? Aaron explained his grief, and it was pleasing in Moses' sight.

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.