Numbers 7: Gifts for God's House

August 18, 2025

Chinwenmeri Ikechi

CHAPTER : Numbers 7

In Numbers chapter 7, the leaders of the Israelites bring gifts to the tabernacle to dedicate it to God. The tabernacle is like a special house for God, and the leaders want to make it beautiful and ready for God to live among them.

The leaders bring different gifts, like:

- Wagons and oxen to help carry the tabernacle's parts - Plates, bowls, and spoons for serving food and offerings - Gold and silver decorations to make the tabernacle look beautiful

Just like scientists use different tools and equipment to conduct experiments, the Israelites used different gifts to help with the tabernacle's dedication. Each gift was special and important in its own way, just like each tool has its own special job.

Each leader took turns bringing their gifts to the tabernacle. It's like taking turns in a game or sharing toys with friends.

Discussion Questions

1 What was the tabernacle?

A special house for God.

2 Why did the leaders bring gifts?

To dedicate it to God and make it beautiful.

3 What kind of gifts did they bring?

Wagons, oxen, plates, bowls, spoons, gold, and silver decorations.

4 Why were the gifts important?

Because they helped with the tabernacle's dedication and made it special.

5 Who brought the gifts?

The leaders of the Israelites.

6 How did the leaders show their dedication to God?

By bringing gifts and dedicating the tabernacle to God.

7 What can we learn from the leaders' example?

The importance of giving and dedicating our best to God.

8 Why is it important to give to God?

Because it shows we love and appreciate Him.

9 Can we give God gifts today?

Yes, we can give God our time, talents, and treasures.

10 How can we show God we love Him?

We can pray, obey Him, and be kind to others.

11 A special house for God.

The tabernacle.

12 To dedicate it to God and make it beautiful.

The reason why the leaders brought gifts.

13 Wagons, oxen, plates, bowls, spoons, gold, and silver decorations.

The kinds of gifts the leaders brought.

14 Because they helped with the tabernacle's dedication and made it special.

The importance of the gifts.

15 The leaders of the Israelites.

Who brought the gifts.

16 By bringing gifts and dedicating the tabernacle to God.

How the leaders showed their dedication to God.

17 The importance of giving and dedicating our best to God.

What we can learn from the leader's example.

18 Because it shows we love and appreciate Him.

Why it is important to give to God.

19 Yes, we can give God our time, talents, and treasures.

Can we give God gifts today?

20 We can pray, obey Him, and be kind to others.

How can we show God we love Him?