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Hi everyone, it's Aunt Frenita.
And we're studying Lesson Seven: "Help Wanted"
The message for this week is: I worship God when I use my abilities to do His work
The memory verse is from Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 7.
“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men”
Ah Ming and Mei Li in front of Dad’s iPad.
They were watching a video of someone on the screen build a great looking origami house.
They followed the directions step by step and eventually they had a great-looking house too!
Some things need a pattern, directions, or a plan.
God knew plans were important when the Israelites started to build the tabernacle, a sanctuary for Him.
The Israelites found it hard to describe their feelings of joy and happiness!
God loved them so much that He wanted a home in their camp!
They called God’s tabernacle home His sanctuary.
They could talk to God anytime, just as we can.
But God knew it was important for the Israelites to have a place where they could meet with Him.
The Israelites had lived in Egypt a long time.
They knew more about Egyptian gods than about the living God who had rescued them.
It would be very easy for them to forget God.
The tabernacle was God’s way of reminding them that He was there all the time.
First the Israelites collected the materials they would need.
They happily gave their gifts.
Everyone gave the best things they owned for God’s home.
They brought silver, gold, and brass, as well as their best material and animal skins.
In fact, they gave so much that God said to Moses: “Tell them to stop. We have enough.”
Everyone wanted to help with the building project..
From the oldest to the youngest, everyone wanted to do something.
God wanted His house to be very special for the people.
He gave plans to Moses for the workers.
He described everything in great detail.
Soon it was time to choose who was going to do what.
God talked to Moses: “Building My sanctuary is the most important thing you will do."
"I have chosen two special people to help."
"Bezalel and Oholiab come from different tribes."
"Bezalel is Uri’s son, Hur’s grandson, and comes from the tribe of Judah."
"Oholiab comes from the tribe of Dan. He is Ashisamach’s son."
"I have blessed these men in a special way. They will be able to work with all kinds of crafts."
"They can follow the plans I have given you."
"No one will be able to make things as well as they can."
“You will need many other skilled people to help."
"Everyone who works on the building will receive an extra blessing from Me."
"I will make their talents and abilities much better than before."
“Remember to make all the things I showed you."
"I gave you the plans for the Meeting Tent and everything inside, including the ark and its special cover."
"When the ark is finished, put the Ten Commandments inside.”
The Israelites worked together to build God’s tabernacle home.
Happiness filled their hearts as they worked.
Just as God promised, He blessed their talents and abilities.
Our church is like the Israelites’ tabernacle.
We come here to worship God and praise Him for everything He does for us.
When we use our talents and abilities for God,
He will bless them and improve them.