The Tabernacle for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
The LORD told Moses that the children of Israel should bring an offering "of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart": gold, silver, brass, fine linen, shittim wood and more. God said, "let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them," after the pattern He would shew Moses. When Moses finished the work, "a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle," and when the cloud was taken up, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys.
Read it: Exodus 25:1–9; 40:33–38
Memory verseExodus 25:8
Big ideasGod wants to dwell among His people · Giving willingly · Doing it God's way
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of The Tabernacle in the Bible?
You can read it in Exodus 25:1–9; 40:33–38.
What is the story of The Tabernacle about?
The LORD told Moses that the children of Israel should bring an offering "of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart": gold, silver, brass, fine linen, shittim wood and more. God said, "let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them," after the pattern He would shew Moses. When Moses finished the work, "a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle," and when the cloud was taken up, the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys.
What can kids learn from The Tabernacle?
Big ideas to teach: God wants to dwell among His people, Giving willingly, Doing it God's way.