Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law Priests & Worship: Religious Roles Investigation

Old Testament Series | Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law
Priests & Worship: Religious Roles Investigation

Help students discover the important role of the priests in ancient Israel and explore how their ministry pointed forward to Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest. In this engaging Bible Study + Project, students investigate Exodus 28–29, Leviticus 8–9, and Hebrews 4, examining the responsibilities, clothing, ordination, and spiritual significance of the priesthood.

Through research, discussion, collaboration, and creative planning, students complete a Religious Roles Investigation that explores who the priests were, what they wore, what they did, and why their work mattered in God’s plan.

What's Included
- Complete Teacher Direction Page with a step-by-step lesson guide
- Student Overview page introducing the role of priests and worship in Israel
- Group Activity instruction page outlining the five investigation steps
- Online Resources reference page
- Research & Vocabulary worksheet with guided investigation questions
- Religious Roles Investigation planning worksheet with project organizer and sketch space
- Devotional & Reflection worksheet connecting the priesthood to Jesus Christ
- Full-color versions of all student pages
- Black-and-white versions for economical classroom printing

Students Will
- Read and investigate Exodus 28–29, Leviticus 8–9, and Hebrews 4:14–16
- Discover why God appointed priests from the tribe of Levi
- Examine the special garments worn by the high priest and their symbolism
- Learn about priestly duties, sacrifices, blessings, and worship responsibilities
- Explore the seven-day ordination ceremony and its purpose
- Compare the Old Testament priesthood with Jesus’ role as our perfect High Priest
- Plan and create a Religious Roles Investigation using research, diagrams, and biblical evidence
- Reflect on what faithful service and worship mean for believers today

This lesson is ideal for middle school Bible classes, Christian schools, homeschool programs, church education settings, and Old Testament survey courses. It encourages students to combine biblical research with creative thinking while making meaningful connections between the Old and New Testaments.

This lesson is part of the Old Testament Series and belongs to Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law, a collection of engaging Bible Study + Project lessons designed to bring Scripture to life through research, discussion, creativity, and personal reflection.

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.