For Kids · 4 min with a grown-up
God designs special, beautiful clothes for the priests — and one part shows just how much God's people mean to Him.
Today's Story
God's people needed priests — special helpers who would serve in God's tent and bring the people's prayers to God. So God designed beautiful clothes for the high priest to wear.
There were robes of blue and purple and gold, and a special crown that said “Holy to the Lord.” But the most beautiful part was a piece worn over the priest's heart, called the breastpiece. On it sparkled twelve jewels — one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel — with each tribe's name carved into a stone.
So whenever the priest went into God's presence, he carried the names of all God's people right over his heart. Every single person was there, close to his heart, as he stood before God.
It's a beautiful picture: God's people are carried close to the heart when someone comes before God for them. And today, Jesus does that for us — He carries our names on His heart.
A Big Word
Memory Verse
Talk About It
- The priest carried the people's names over his heart before God. How does it feel to know YOUR name is carried close to God's heart?
- Jesus carries our names on His heart and prays for us. What would you want Jesus to bring to God for you today?
- The crown said “Holy to the Lord.” What does it mean to belong to God in a special way?