"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth , nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38
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Exodus 26:31-34, Matthew 27:50-51 Hebrews 10:19-20
A long time ago, God told the children of Israel to build a special place for Him. This special place was called a tabernacle. It looked like a big tent, and they carried it with them wherever they went, just like the ark. There was a special room inside the tabernacle where God would come to visit. But a great curtain was hung in front of the room, so no one could see inside. Only a special priest called the High Priest could enter the room through the curtain, and he could only go in one time a year. The people would give prayers and offerings to the Priest and then the priest would take them into the room to God.
During Jesus time, the tabernacle had been replaced with a beautiful temple to worship God. There was still a curtain and the people were still separate from God. But something happened on the day Jesus died. The curtain was torn apart from top to bottom. Now, anyone could come talk to God. Whenever we want to say something to God, we can stop wherever we are and talk to Him. There is no curtain that stops us from being with God.
Hymn
Quick Prayer
Dear God, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to pray whenever and where ever we need. In Jesus name Amen!
Lenten Symbol for your Easter Tree
Veil or curtain
Activity Idea
* There are many ways to pray and countless reason to pray. Talk to your kids about different reasons to pray (thanking God, asking for help, asking for healing, sing praises, saying grace).
*Write a new grace poem to say as your family prayer.
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