The Ark of the Covenant
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On Mount Sinai, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on stone tablets. But He wanted something more: God wanted to live close to His people!
He commanded them to build a very special, all-golden box called the Ark of the Covenant. It was the holiest place of all!
"Have them build a holy place for me. Then I will live among them."
Exodus 25:8God wanted to live close to his people and had them build a holy chest, the Ark of the Covenant, made of wood covered in gold, with two gold cherubim on the lid. Inside were the tablets of the law, a jar of manna, and Aaron’s staff. The Ark reminded the people that God was always with them.
Where it is in the Bible: Exodus 25
God wants to be near us and keeps his covenant.
After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.
On Mount Sinai, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on stone tablets. But He wanted something more: God wanted to live close to His people!
He commanded them to build a very special, all-golden box called the Ark of the Covenant. It was the holiest place of all!
"Have them build a holy place for me. Then I will live among them." — Exodus 25:8
The Ark was made of strong wood and covered with pure gold, shining like the sun. On top, there were two golden angels with their wings spread open.
Inside it, Moses placed God's laws, a jar of the bread from heaven (manna), and his brother Aaron's staff. It reminded the people that God was always with them!
"I will meet with you there and speak with you from above the atonement cover." — Exodus 25:22
