No Prep Plans: Leviticus – Priests in Israel-Old Testament Series l Grades 6-8

No Prep Plans: Leviticus – Priests in Israel
Bible Study + Project: Religious Leadership Handbook
Old Testament Series | Leviticus: Holiness & Community | Grades 6–8

Introduce your middle school students to the important role of the priests in ancient Israel through this engaging, project-based study of Leviticus 8–10 and Exodus 28. This resource is part of the Old Testament Series and the Leviticus: Holiness & Community collection, helping students understand how God established religious leadership for Israel while exploring how these themes connect to the New Testament.

Students investigate the tribe of Levi, the family of Aaron, the ordination of priests, their sacred garments, and their daily responsibilities before creating a collaborative Religious Leadership Handbook that explains these topics in a clear, organized, and age-appropriate way.

Through Bible study, research, teamwork, and personal reflection, students also discover how the New Testament presents Jesus as our Great High Priest and what it means for believers to be called a "royal priesthood."

What's Included
- Complete teacher direction page designed for one or two 45–60 minute lessons
- Student overview and research page
- Group activity directions with a five-step project guide
- Guided project planning page
- Bible study and devotional reflection page
- Online resources page with free research tools
- Full-color printable version
- Black-and-white printer-friendly version

Students Will:
- Explore the role of the Levites and the priesthood in ancient Israel
- Learn why Aaron and his descendants served as priests
- Investigate the purpose and symbolism of the priestly garments
- Examine the seven-day ordination ceremony described in Leviticus 8
- Understand the daily duties and responsibilities of Israel's priests
- Study how Hebrews presents Jesus as the Great High Priest
- Reflect on the meaning of being part of a "royal priesthood" through 1 Peter 2:9
- Collaborate to create a comprehensive Religious Leadership Handbook

Perfect For
- Christian schools
- Bible classes
- Homeschool programs
- Church middle school groups
- Christian co-ops
- Supplemental Old Testament studies

By studying the priesthood within its ancient covenant context, students gain a deeper appreciation for Israel's worship system while exploring how these passages point forward to Christ and encourage believers to faithfully represent God in their own lives today.

This lesson is designed to serve as a companion to your existing Bible curriculum, textbook, church program, or homeschool studies. It is intended to enrich and reinforce instruction through research, discussion, and project-based learning rather than replace a comprehensive Bible curriculum.