Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law The Tabernacle: Portable Worship Space Model

Old Testament Series | Exodus Volume 2: Covenant & Law
The Tabernacle: Portable Worship Space Model

Help students discover how God’s design for the Tabernacle revealed His holiness, His desire to dwell among His people, and His plan for worship. In this engaging Bible Study + Project, students explore Exodus 25–27 and Exodus 40, investigate the purpose and layout of the Tabernacle, and examine how its symbols point to God’s presence and ultimately to Jesus Christ.

Through research, discussion, collaboration, and creative design, students build a Portable Worship Space Model that demonstrates the layout, furniture, and meaning of the Tabernacle while deepening their understanding of Old Testament worship.

What's Included
- Complete Teacher Direction Page with a clear lesson outline
- Student Overview page introducing the Tabernacle and its purpose
- Research & Planning worksheet with guided research questions and key vocabulary
- Portable Worship Space Model planning worksheet with sketching area
- Devotional & Reflection worksheet focused on God dwelling with His people
- Group Activity instruction page outlining the five project steps
- Online Resources reference page
- Full-color versions of all student pages
- Black-and-white versions for economical classroom printing

Students Will
- Read and investigate Exodus 25–27 and Exodus 40
- Explore why God instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle
- Identify the three main sections of the Tabernacle and explain their purposes
- Research important furnishings including the Ark of the Covenant, Bronze Altar, Bronze Laver, Table of Showbread, Golden Lampstand, and Altar of Incense
- Design and construct a Portable Worship Space Model using labels and accurate layouts
- Analyze how the Tabernacle taught Israel about God’s holiness and presence
- Reflect on how the Tabernacle points forward to God’s plan of redemption and a relationship with His people

Perfect for Bible classes, Christian schools, homeschool settings, church education programs, and middle school Old Testament studies.

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 meaningful 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.