The Ark Of Covenant

St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox ChurchGrade 2: St. Mary and St. Mark Sunday

School Class

For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."Romans 10:13

Review

“If a had bitten anyone, when he looked to the bronze serpent, he ” (Numbers :9). What is sin? What is confession? How can I show God I love Him? IF I WANT SOMETHING I SHOULD_________

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WHAT IS THE HOLY OF HOLIES?

THE ARK OF COVENANT

THE ARK OF COVENANT

• 2 Tablets Commandments

• The manna • The rod of Aaron

The Manna

Two Tablets [10 Commandments]

THE ROD OF AARON

The History Of The Ark Of Covenant And Its Trips

The Ark of Covenant Leads the WAY

• They left mount Sinai

• Crossed the Jordan River and turned around Jericho

The people didn’t wait for God’s guidance

• Israel wanted to use the ark to defeat the Palestinians without instructions from God

• Defeated and the ark was taken

Glory be to God ONLY

• Idol broken infront of ark of covenant.

• Then moved to Gath, people got sick.

The ark of covenant in Jerusalem

• Solomon built the permanent temple of God in Jerusalem

The Throne of God Today

When do we receive the Holy Spirit?BaptismWhen do we receive Jesus Christ?Communion

So what should we do?

• Keep our hearts pure and steady, • Staying away from sins, • Obeying God's word & doing good deeds,

– with prayer, – reading the Bible,– repentance & confession

Holy Communion

• The power of God guides & protects us in every thing we do

…. just like the pillar of cloud and fire on top of the Arc of Covenant.

The Old Testament

God is always with us

God is always protecting us and guiding us

GOD’S GUIDANCE

• God knows what is best for you

• God will guide you

• God loves you

Praise God

• Prayer• Reading the Holy

Bible• Jesus Christ is my

God and nothing is too big for God

• God is amazing

Review

For "whoever on the name of the shall be saved."Romans 10:What was inside the Holy of Holies? What was inside the Ark of Covenant?What does Aarons rod represent? What does manna represent? What does the 10 commandments represent?How did God guide the people in the dessert?

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