Elis sons hophni and phinehas were slain during the battle. They carry a replica of the ark of the covenant, as onlookers drop to their knees in reverence. David returns the ark of the covenant to jersualem. Saul had become king primarily because the israelites felt a need for a military commander to lead them in battles 1 samuel 8. In this lesson, jordan shouse looks at the ark of the covenant. Even the judge of israel, elis two sons, hophni and phinehas were among the most wicked because they were causing israel to sin 1 samuel 2. Exodus was, quite conspicuously, the ark of the covenant ex. And be enlightened by the word of god in the bible. We used a homemade replica of the ark so many times throughout the.
The engineer who said the ark of the covenant was a giant. Today we will learn how the israelites worshipped god when they were in the wilderness. Within this ark were to be placed the tables of the law which god was about to give to moses. David brings the ark to jerusalem free sunday school. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread. This is an oversimplified noahs ark story summary, as one can learn a great many lessons upon digging deeper into the text.
As the children of israel wandered in the barren wilderness. Bible study lesson this audio lesson on the ark of the covenant bible study lesson can be downloaded for free. As he was unable to successfully do so, he had to place the ark in obed edoms house. Sep 30, 2008 the ark of the covenant had some differences from the other two arks, but there are comparisons we can make. It included a pledge by god that he would dwell among his people and give them guidance from the mercy seat on the top of the ark. It was a portable tent that could be packed and moved as god led them. Jul 11, 2019 ark of the covenant symbolism and meaning. Tabernacle ark of the covenant complete lesson set from. Ark of the covenant north boulevard church of christ. This forum is for sunday school lessons and ideas that cover the exodus. Tissot, david dances before the ark 18961902, gouache on board, the jewish museum, new york. The disappearance of the legendary ark over 2700 years ago is an enigma that has given rise to much speculation by biblical archaeologists and explorers.
One could not persuade uzzah that this is so uzzahs intentions were good. Jul 11, 2014 they did not know that it was to stay inside the holy of holies in the tabernacle. Bond you may use this study material in your personal bible study or study group absolutely free. In this lesson we will see why jesus is a trustworthy bridge and how he is firmly anchored on both sides of the sin chasm. In fact, not only did the army lose 30,000 men, but the ark of the covenant was captured by the enemy. Ark, it sounds very spiritual and holy, but the word simply means a box the same word is also used for a coffin. When god gives man a pattern, he expects men to follow that pattern. Fun for kids to print and learn more about the exodus and the tabernacle. Barbara, sorry i wasnt home to answer your question.
Hophni and phinehas, the sons of eli, were also there with the ark of the covenant of god. Another lesson is learned from the poles used to transport the ark. The ark of the covenant was to be built as the place where god would sit. Noahs ark story teaches that god speaks to human beings. Oct 04, 2017 what always seems to capture the minds and hearts of people at this time, from all backgrounds and cultures, is the topic of the temple in general, and the ark of the covenant in particular. Apr 02, 2012 lately i received a question from a student and friend, talking about the capturing of the ark of the covenant, and what we can learn about it. If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you will see the ark of the covenant link. Here are just four lessons we can learn in genesis 69. Have the children repeat this verse several times aloudwith you. Ark of the covenant study 1 teachers guide notes prepared by dr. A cardboard cutout model template for the ark of the covenant from exodus pdf version kb 1 samuel the ark was captured. Also, i am really enjoying your lessons and since i have the 38 year olds the visuals you provide along with the lessons have helped me so much.
Soon david made his plans to bring the ark of the covenant to jerusalem. The ark of the covenant was definitely real and was a part of the tabernacle, being placed in the holy of holies behind the curtain. The ark of the covenant here it is just called an ark and ark of the testimony it is not called ark of the covenant until num 10. New living translation so they sent men to shiloh to bring the ark of the covenant of the lord of heavens armies, who is enthroned between the cherubim. Because the men of bethshemesh looked inside the ark of the covenant, they and 50,070 additional men died because of it. The people of bethshemesh were afraid of the ark of the covenant and did not was to touch it or go near it, so they sent messengers to a city named kirjathjearim to come and get the ark of the covenant. Bible story king david brings the ark of the covenant to jerusalem be inspired. In ashdod, they placed the ark of god in the house of their own idol, which they called dagon, and set the ark of the covenant close beside the idol. These faithful christians believe that the ark of the covenant was taken from jerusalem 3,000 years ago, to a place called aksum, in northern ethiopia, where it has remained ever since housed. During the patriarchal era of biblical history, god spoke to. God had given israel a pattern for transporting the ark of the covenant.
This large chest, made of acacia wood, was built to hold three items of religious importance. God used objects that were symbols of things to come in the ark of the covenant. From the crusades to adventure movies to ethiopia, the ark has made its mark on. With the intention of steadying the tottering ark of the covenant, uzzah reached back and touched the ark. The ark then settled in a holy tent for priests until king solomon placed the ark of the covenant in the holy of holies of this temple, where it was. The philistines defeated the israelites in war and took the ark of the covenant of god. Ark of the covenant craft posts about tabernacle written by mark charts, visuals, and foldable displays. For a bridge to be reliable and trustworthy it must be firmly anchored on both sides of a river or chasm. According to the hebrew bible, the ark was constructed by the israelites while they were camping out in the. When the people sent messengers to shiloh and wanted the ark of the covenant brought to where the army was fighting, hophni and phineas were the ones who brought the ark of god to the battleground. I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. I will include articles below from three bible dictionaries that will give you some information. The ark of the covenant also known as the ark of the testimony, and in a few verses across. The history of the ark of the covenant, an important religious artifact to the ancient israelites, is contained in the old testament.
Jun 16, 2018 the ark of the covenant was a sacred chest built by the israelites, under exact specifications given to them by god. There were very specific rules as to who could carry the ark and how it was to be moved. This ark of the covenant bible story from the old testament is independent of all the others and can be read separately enabling parents of sunday school teachers to tell the stories randomly or in the order in which the stories appear in the christian holy bible. David seeks ways to please god lesson 2 samuel 69 lesson text. At that point, israel was a loose confederation of tribes who looked to samuel as judge and worshipped. The priests knew if anyone touched the ark, he would be killed. Lessons from the ark of the covenant the god who sustains. Lesson the philistines take the ark of the covenant. The ark of the covenant is a chest that held tablets engraved with the ten commandments. More than perhaps any other artifact in history, the ark of the covenant has captured the imagination of the public. The ark of the covenant was one of the neatest lessons we had all. Noah listened, the flood came and humanity and animals were restored after the waters receded.
Free powerpoint presentations about ark of the covenant for. Beyond the veil is a look at the presence of god throughout scripture. Noahs ark story, found in genesis 69, can teach human beings many important and lifealtering biblical lessons about faith, hope and gods promises. And elis two sons, hophni and phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of god. Lessons from the capture of the ark of god part 1 the. May 22, 2017 debbie where is the link to print out this lesson. The narrative happened when david was trying to bring the ark of covenant to jerusalem. The sons of kohath, the son of aaron, were given the responsibility of transporting the ark of the covenant. There had to be one cherubim of gold on both ends of the mercy seat. The ark of the covenant sermon by james may, exodus 25. Do the craft box ark of the covenant activity first and use those boxes for this activity scripture exodus 25. Upon the top of the ark, probably not as a lid but above the lid, was a golden plate upon which two cherubim, with raised wings and facing each other, covered the ark.
Jul 06, 2017 1 now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. The ark of the covenant was the most mysterious and intriguing of all the sacred objects of ancient hebrew religion. The israelites paid a great price for moving the ark of the covenant and the philistines would, too. When an israelite named uzzah laid hands upon the ark of the covenant, he was struck down by god. The enigma of the ark of the covenant world of the bible.
Unlike the statutes of gods idolized by many of the israelites, the ark of the covenant served as a religious symbol where the people could meet with god. The ark was placed in the holy of holies and only the high priest was to enter the room once per year. May 18, 2012 the ark of the covenant was one of the neatest lessons we had all year. He was concerned that the ark of the covenant might fall off the new cart when the oxen stumbled. The army of israel took the ark of the covenant into battle with them hoping they would win, like maybe god was a good luck charm. Join our small group fellowship as we study the significance of the ark that was placed in the old testament tabernacle. The ark was a chest made of acacia wood, overlaid with pure. From this brief survey of the ark of the covenant, valuable lessons relating to gods care for us, a regard for his authority, and the atoning provision of his love through christ should find meaning in our hearts. It will be basically the same information, but each might add something more to help you. Among the many lessons to be found in the bible, prominent among them is look, but dont touch. Samuel, the ark, and the philistines object lesson. He hovered over the ark when the priests were present. From the place between the two cherubim god promises to speak to moses, as often as. Free printable bible lessons for homeschoolers, sunday school and sabbath school teachers, and parents.
Several items connected with this ark provide valuable lessons for the people of god today cf. As the children repeat the first part of the verse, have them wave. The ark of the covenant signified the presence of god. Through this sunday school lesson, children learn about gods everlasting covenant with noah and the earth. The ark of the covenant bible story and meaning bible study tools. When the people sent messengers to shiloh and wanted the ark of the covenant brought to where the army was fighting, hophni and phineas were the ones who brought the ark. See more ideas about the covenant, bible lessons and sunday school lessons. All we ask is that you acknowledge free online bible study and do not use this material on any website or for monetary gain. I have the pictures printed but i dont see where i can print the lesson. Some religious scholars have claimed that they have uncovered the location of the ark, they have produced no evidence. Ark of the covenant bible story for children, teens and adults. Taking 3,000 of israels best man, he had the ark set on a new cart and brought down from abinadads house where it had been for twenty years. There are a number of lessons from this record which we can learn.