The Tabernacle Was Built
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about the story of the Tabernacle!
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: Exodus 35-40 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
Big Picture Story Bible: A Good Word (p132)
The Beginner’s Bible: God’s Rules (p124)
Jesus Storybook Bible: Ten Ways to be Perfect (p100)
Gospel Story Bible: N/A
Action Story Bible: N/A
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin.
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
What did God tell His people to build? (a tabernacle)
Who built the tabernacle? (skilled people)
When would the Israelites move and take the tabernacle with them? (when the cloud of the Lord lifted from the tabernacle)
Who came to earth to “tabernacle,” or live with us? (Jesus)
What is worship? Worship is celebrating the greatness of God.
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
How did the people know to build a tabernacle? (God told them to and gave specific instructions how, Ex. 35:10-19)
How were the builders able to make all the wonderful things God commanded? (God gave
Bezalel and Oholiab wisdom and understanding as craftsmen, Ex. 35:30-34)
How did the Israelites know when God’s presence was in the tabernacle? (A cloud would rest on the tabernacle, Ex. 40:34-37)
Why do you think God wanted to dwell with His people? Guide kids to discuss the fact that God loves us. He wants to be with us and to help us learn to love and obey Him.
How else has God come to dwell with us? Guide kids to discuss that God sent Jesus to dwell with people. Jesus lived a perfect life, died the death we deserve, and rose again. Now, anyone who believes in Jesus receives the Holy Spirit, who lives with us and helps us love and obey God.
Do we need a special place to worship today? Guide kids to see that, although we gather in buildings to worship God together, we no longer need a tabernacle or temple. Remind the kids that, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells with us everywhere we go. Help them understand that how we worship God is more important than where we worship Him.
Worship Time
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Minis/Little - Printable Lyrics
Bigs/Elementary - Printable Lyrics
The Lord is My Strength and Song
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Big Picture Question: What is worship?
Big Picture Answer: Worship is celebrating the greatness of God.
Big Idea: God told His people how to build the tabernacle where He would dwell with them.
Bible Verse to Memorize - The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him - Exodus 15:2a
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Bible Story Video
Bigs/Elementary: The Tabernacle Was Built; Questions From Kids
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Big Picture Question: What is worship?
Big Picture Answer: Worship is celebrating the greatness of God.
Big Idea: God told His people how to build the tabernacle where He would dwell with them.
Bible Verse to Memorize - The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him - Exodus 15:2a
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Complete the Pattern (p25-26)
Bigs: Color By Number (p25-26)
Elementary: Tabernacle Word List (p25-26)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Big Picture Question: What is worship?
Big Picture Answer: Worship is celebrating the greatness of God.
Big Idea: God told His people how to build the tabernacle where He would dwell with them.
Bible Verse to Memorize - The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him - Exodus 15:2a
