Week 129 · Old Testament · about 3 minutes · 289 words
💧 Exodus 37
Exodus 37 opens with these words: “Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood. Its length was two and a half cubits, and its width a cubit and a half, and a cubit and a half its…” The line to keep is Exodus 37:6: “He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width.” Carry the word “mercy” from that verse into the rest of the day.
Exodus 37 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood. Its length was two and a half cubits, and its width a cubit and a half, and a cubit and a half its height.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.
Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “He made the poles of acacia wood, and overlaid them with gold, to carry the table.” Exodus 37 opens with these words: “Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood. Its length was two and a half cubits, and its width a cubit and a half, and a cubit and a half its…” The line to keep is Exodus 37:6: “He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width.” Carry the word “mercy” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is Exodus 37:6: “He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in Exodus 37? Then try this: Read “He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width.” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.
“He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width.”
Exodus 37:6 · Exodus 37
Say it
Practice Exodus 37:6
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
HemadeamercyseatofpureItswastwoandacubits,andacubitandahalfitswidth.
Talk about it
- What happens first in Exodus 37?
- Read “He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width.” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from Exodus 37 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for Exodus 37. Help us remember Exodus 37:6 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If Exodus 37 is long, read Exodus 37:6 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 129 · the whole night
💧 Exodus 37
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