Ark of the Covenant with Tabernacle Furniture Craft

Ark of the Covenant with Tabernacle Furniture

The story of the tabernacle is found in Exodus chapters 25-40, the book of Leviticus, Hebrews 8-10, and parts of the Gospel of John.

That can be a lot of Scripture for your kids to read and synthesize, so I've created a resource to help. Your kids can read all about the story of the construction of the tabernacle, and learn about the biblical feasts, in my narrative nonfiction from Christian Focus Publications, What Was the Tabernacle?.  The book is a fun way for your kids to learn about each aspect of the tabernacle and about what God's Word has to say about how the tabernacle relates to salvation and how we worship the Lord.

And, as your kids read about God's tabernacle, this fun craft will allow your kids to make the ark of the covenant and the tabernacle furniture. Hands-on learning is a great way for children to remember what they've learned.

What Was the Tabernacle?

God gave the Israelites the tabernacle as a place to worship him, but also as a wonderful picture that points to Jesus.

Although God had rescued his people out of slavery in Egypt, they rebelled against him and worshiped other gods. So God gave Moses rules to teach his people how to love God and each other. He also gave him instructions for how to build a moveable temple for the Lord. This tent provided a way for the Israelites to serve and worship God his way, in reverence and awe. But the tabernacle was also full of symbols that pointed to Jesus – when God became a man and lived amongst his people.

God often gives us word pictures and stories to help us better understand heavenly truths. The tabernacle is a type, also called a figure or shadow, of heavenly truths. It points to Jesus and to God's plan for salvation. Hebrews 10:1 tells us the law is just a shadow of reality.

What Was the Tabernacle?, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2021), page 21

Tabernacle Model for Kids

You can help your kids commemorate what they're learning about biblical history in a hands-on way! Check out this fun video of the ark of the covenant craft!

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"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight." - Psalm 16:3, ESV  

Christian History Matters for Our Kids.

History matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible. Here's why:

• God is the sovereign ruler of all things. It's important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings. 
• Christian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.
• Understanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.   
• Reading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God's Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.    
• Christian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others--and on history. 

Elementary-aged kids need middle grade resources that are fun, a little sassy, and that teach valuable lessons. 

The Who What Why Series is the perfect resource to teach your kids about history, while helping them apply biblical truths to their lives today.