May 4-10
The Tabernacle Completed
Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 16; 19
The Tabernacle Completed
This week, the people of Israel built the tabernacle.
The tabernacle was a special tent where they could worship God. It was not just any tent. It was made carefully, exactly the way God told Moses to make it.
The people brought gifts to help build it โ gold, silver, cloth, wood, oil, and spices. They gave so much that Moses finally had to tell them to stop bringing things. Imagine that. There was more than enough.
Some people were especially good at building and sewing and working with tools. Two men named Bezaleel and Aholiab were filled with God's Spirit so they could design, carve, and teach others how to help. God blessed them and helped them use those talents to make something holy.
When everything was finished, something wonderful happened. A cloud covered the tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled it. That meant God accepted their work and would be with His people. He did not come while they were still planning. He came after the work was done.
Then in Leviticus, God taught the people that being holy is not only about the tabernacle. It is also about the way we live every day โ telling the truth, being fair, loving others, and remembering God.
God cares about worship. And He also cares about how we treat people.
Questions
What was the tabernacle?
What did the people bring to help build the tabernacle?
Why did Moses tell the people to stop bringing gifts?
Who helped the people build the tabernacle in a special way?
What happened when the tabernacle was finished?
What does God want us to do besides worship Him?
Your Mission This Week
Use your gifts to help.
Can you draw, build, sing, clean, organize, carry, or encourage? Pick one thing you're good at and use it this week to bless someone in your home or church.
Family Activity
Build a Mini Tabernacle
You'll need: blankets or sheets, chairs, and a flashlight.
- Use chairs and blankets to build a little tent.
- Sit inside together and talk about why the tabernacle was special.
- Ask: "What gifts did the people bring?" and "How can we make our home feel like a place where God is welcome?"
- Turn on the flashlight inside the tent and talk about God's light and presence.
Finish by thanking God for the talents He gives each family member.
OurGospelStudy, Week 19 of 52
Come Follow Me 2026: Old Testament
Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 16; 19: "The Tabernacle Completed"