The Gospel Project Faith Talk - Exodus 40
Sunday: January 19, 2025
Scripture: Exodus 40
Scripture: Exodus 40
Preschool
Main Idea: Building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40)
Summary
Review Questions
- God commanded Moses to build a tabernacle—a special tent for God to dwell with His people.
- The Israelites gave gold, silver, animal skins, precious stones, and yarn toward building the tabernacle.
- Many people with special skills worked to build the tabernacle and all its furnishings.
- When the tabernacle was complete, God's glory filled it.
Review Questions
- Why was the tabernacle built?
- Why do we not need a tabernacle today?
Kids
Main Idea: Building the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40)
Summary
Review Questions
- God's people worked together to make a special building called the tabernacle.
- The people gave Moses gold and silver; blue, purple, and red yarn; and beautiful stones to help build the tabernacle.
- Moses asked skilled helpers to make different items. They made a special golden box called the ark. They made other things like a table and a bowl. They also made special clothes for the priests.
- Moses set up the tabernacle, and God's presence filled the tabernacle. Wherever they traveled, God was with His people.
Review Questions
- What kinds of things did the people bring to help build the tabernacle?
- Why did God want to be with His people?
Students
Main Idea: Though God is holy, He makes a way for us to come into His presence. (Exodus 40)
Summary
God commands Moses to set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the first month. Moses carefully arranges everything according to God's instructions - placing the Ark of the Covenant, setting up the table, lampstand, and altar, and positioning the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar. He then anoints the Tabernacle and all its furnishings with oil and consecrates Aaron and his sons as priests. Once everything is complete, the glory of the Lord fills the Tabernacle with a cloud by day and fire by night, which would guide the Israelites going forward.
Review Questions
God commands Moses to set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the first month. Moses carefully arranges everything according to God's instructions - placing the Ark of the Covenant, setting up the table, lampstand, and altar, and positioning the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar. He then anoints the Tabernacle and all its furnishings with oil and consecrates Aaron and his sons as priests. Once everything is complete, the glory of the Lord fills the Tabernacle with a cloud by day and fire by night, which would guide the Israelites going forward.
Review Questions
- The Tabernacle required regular maintenance and care from the priests to keep it holy and functional. What are some ways we can maintain our personal "temples" (bodies, minds, and spirits) to honor God? What daily or weekly practices help keep your relationship with God strong?
- Read John 1:14. How did Jesus become the true tabernacle?
Adults
Main Idea: Though God is holy, He desires to dwell with His people for His glory. (Exodus 40)
Summary
Moses follows God's command to set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the first month, carefully arranging the Ark of the Covenant, table, lampstand, altar, and basin according to divine specifications. He then anoints the Tabernacle and its furnishings with oil and consecrates Aaron and his sons as priests. Once everything is complete, the glory of the Lord fills the Tabernacle with a cloud by day and fire by night, which guides the Israelites in their travels.
Review Questions
Moses follows God's command to set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the first month, carefully arranging the Ark of the Covenant, table, lampstand, altar, and basin according to divine specifications. He then anoints the Tabernacle and its furnishings with oil and consecrates Aaron and his sons as priests. Once everything is complete, the glory of the Lord fills the Tabernacle with a cloud by day and fire by night, which guides the Israelites in their travels.
Review Questions
- Throughout Exodus 40, we see an emphasis on precise obedience to God's instructions, with the phrase "as the Lord commanded" repeated multiple times. In what areas of your life do you find it challenging to fully submit to God's guidance, and how might complete obedience, like Moses demonstrated, transform your relationship with God?
- The chapter culminates with God's tangible presence filling the Tabernacle – a clear sign of His dwelling among His people. In our modern context, where we often lack such visible manifestations of God's presence, how do you recognize and experience God's dwelling in your life? What practices or attitudes help you maintain an awareness of His presence?
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