For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
God gives Moses the plans for a very special tent — a place where God Himself will come to live right among His people.
Today's Story
Up on the mountain, God gave Moses a wonderful project. “Have the people bring offerings — gold, silver, cloth, wood, jewels — whatever their hearts want to give. And build Me a holy tent. Then I will come and live right among them!”
Imagine that — the God who made the whole universe wanted a home right in the middle of His people's camp, so He could be close to them all the time!
God gave Moses the exact plans. The most special thing inside would be a golden chest called the ark, with two golden angels on top, their wings spread out. That would be the very place where God would meet with His people. “There,” God said, “I will meet with you.”
There would also be a golden table, and a beautiful golden lampstand shaped like a tree, glowing day and night.
God didn't want to stay far away on a mountaintop. He wanted to come down and live with the people He loved.
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- The God of the whole universe wanted to live right among His people. How does it feel that God wants to be close to YOU?
- God invited everyone to bring a gift “from their heart” for His tent. What gift could you give God from your heart?
- God wanted to meet and talk with His people at the ark. Where and how do you like to meet with God?