Family Updates

November 17, 2024

This week, boys and girls learned about the offerings the Israelites gave to build the tabernacle. God instructed Moses that the people who were willing to give should. They needed gold, silver, and bronze; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; rams skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and fragrant incense; and onyx and other gemstones for the ephod and breastplate. Read Exodus 35:21-29. Talk about what the Bible records about the heart/attitude of the givers. You can also check out more family resources for this week at Explore the Bible: At Home.

Bible Passage: Exodus 25:1-9; 31:1-11; 35:4-29

Memory Verse: Philippians 4:19

Bonus Verse: Exodus 35:29

Younger Kids Text Truth: God is honored when we give with joy.

Older Kids Text Truth: God is honored when we willingly give our time, talents, and treasure to Him.

Offerings for the Tabernacle

Exodus 25:1-9; 31:1-11; 35:4-29

God spoke to Moses, “Tell the Israelites to take an offering from everyone who is willing to give. You will receive gold, silver, and bronze; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; rams skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and fragrant incense; onyx and other gemstones for the ephod and breastplate.”

The LORD told Moses that the people should make a sanctuary (tabernacle) following the pattern that God would give them.

The LORD then told Moses, “I have chosen Bezalel from the tribe of Judah and filled him with God’s Spirit. I have given him the ability to design artworks in gold, silver, and bronze. I have given him skill in cutting gemstones and carving wood.”

Then God said, “I have also chosen Oholiab from the tribe of Dan to work with Bezalel. I have given each of the artisans the ability to make all the things I have commanded you to make.”

Moses gathered the people of Israel and shared God’s instructions. Moses said, “Let everyone who has a willing heart bring an offering.” Men and women brought bracelets, rings, earrings, and all kinds of gold jewelry. Everyone who had acacia wood brought it. Many women made blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and gave it as an offering. Others brought the onyx, gemstones, oil, and spices. Everyone whose heart was prompted brought something as an offering.

The Israelites did not give because they were made to give. They gave their offerings freely. When we give freely and with joy, we bring glory and honor to God.

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Cubbies: Bear Hug 7 – The Israelites Worship God at the Temple

Sparks: Work on your individual verses

T&T: Lesson and Verse 2.4 an d 2.5

AWANA Store: Kindergarten

Youth Group will study “Bearing Others’ Burdens” from Galatians 6:1-10.

Youth Group will study “Bearing Others’ Burdens” from Galatians 6:1-10.