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Leviticus 12 · Grade 4

A Humble Offering

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Leviticus 12 gives the law for a mother after a baby is born. Having a baby was not a sin. Children are a blessing from God. But the mother had a time of waiting and cleansing before she could enter the sanctuary. A baby boy was circumcised on the eighth day. This was the sign of God's covenant with Abraham.

When her days were done, the mother brought a lamb and a bird to the priest. If she cannot afford a lamb, then she shall take two turtledoves or two young pigeons. The priest made atonement for her, and she was clean.

In Luke 2, Mary and Joseph brought two birds to the temple. They gave the offering of a poor family. The Son of God was born into a humble home. His parents carefully obeyed God's law.

Show What You Know

  1. Was having a baby a sin?

  2. What happened on the eighth day?

  3. What offering did a poor mother bring?

  4. What does Mary's offering tell us about her family?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Children are a blessing from .
  2. A baby boy was circumcised on the day.
  3. When her days were done, the mother brought a and a bird to the priest.
  4. If she cannot afford a lamb, then she shall take two turtledoves or two pigeons.
  5. The of God was born into a humble home.

Think About It

  1. What does it teach you that Jesus was born into a poor family?

  2. How can your family thank God for the gift of children?

Memory Verse

If she cannot afford a lamb, then she shall take two turtledoves or two young pigeons: the one for a burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering. The priest shall make atonement for her, and she shall be clean.’”

Leviticus 12:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for babies and families. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How could you show care to a mom with a new baby this week?
  • How did Jesus become poor for our sakes?

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