The Bible Recap Kids – Day 38: Exodus 25-27

Host: Ms. Emily (“Miss Emily”)
Date: February 7, 2026
Main Theme:
In this episode, Ms. Emily guides young listeners through Exodus chapters 25-27, focusing on God’s instructions for building the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant. The episode emphasizes God’s desire to dwell with His people and relates those ancient events to Jesus and the restoration of relationships between God and humans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. God’s Detailed Instructions for the Tabernacle

• God’s desire to be with His people:
  • “Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them.” (Ms. Emily, 00:17)
  • The tabernacle is introduced as a key term—it's “a movable tent where God lived.” (00:36)
• Materials for Building:
  • God asks for “beautiful fabrics and valuable metals” for His home in the desert—Ms. Emily addresses kids’ potential confusion:
    • “You might be wondering where a bunch of people who used to be slaves who are now living in the desert even had beautiful fabrics and valuable metals.” (00:53)
• Provision from Egypt:
  • Ms. Emily recalls how the Israelites acquired these valuables on their last night in Egypt, underscoring God’s planning:
    • “Remember how some of those valuables used to belong to the Egyptians? God had a plan for it all along.” (01:02)

2. The Ark of the Covenant

• Purpose and Meaning:
  • The Ark is described in kid-friendly terms: “This is a small piece of furniture, kind of like a treasure chest that holds the tablets God gave Moses with the Ten Commandments on them.” (01:21)
• God’s Throne on Earth:
  • Ms. Emily explains the significance:
    • “God made the top of the Ark serve as his throne on Earth so the people aren't allowed to touch it.” (01:36)

3. Protection and Relationship Restoration

• God’s Power and Kindness:
  • “God knows his power is too much for them to handle, and he shows his kindness by protecting them from it.” (01:41)
• God’s Desire to Be Near:
  • Despite humanity’s sin, God “makes a way to be near to” His people—drawing a connection to Jesus:
    • “Through Jesus, he made a way to be near to you too. He restores relationships. And one day when Jesus returns, he'll restore the whole earth. He wants to be close to us.” (01:44–02:19)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On God’s plan and provision:
  • “God had a plan for it all along.” (Ms. Emily, 01:02)
• On God’s desire for closeness:
  • “He wants to be close to us.” (Ms. Emily, 02:19)
• Personal connection for listeners:
  • “Which is great news for us because he's where the joy is.” (Ms. Emily, 02:19)

Encouragement & Call to Action

4. Becoming a Bible Ambassador (02:19–End)

• Ms. Emily encourages listeners to be “TBR ambassadors”:
  • “Do you know what an ambassador is? It's somebody who speaks on behalf of somebody else.”
  • She challenges young listeners to invite friends and family to join in reading and loving the Bible.
• TBR Kids’ Mission restated:
  • “Our mission is to help you not only read the Bible and not only understand the Bible, but to love the Bible. So help us spread the word.” (02:35–END)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:17 – God’s command to build the sanctuary/tabernacle
• 00:36 – What is a tabernacle?
• 01:02 – Where the Israelites got their valuables
• 01:21 – The Ark of the Covenant explained
• 01:41 – God’s power and protection
• 01:44–02:19 – God’s desire for nearness and restoration through Jesus
• 02:19–END – Call for listeners to be ambassadors and share the Bible journey

Summary

This episode of TBR Kids provides a friendly and clear summary of Exodus 25-27 for young listeners. Ms. Emily underscores the significance of the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant, God's desire to be close to His people, and ties these ancient events to the ongoing relationship between God, Jesus, and humanity. The episode closes with an encouragement for kids to invite others on this Bible journey, reinforcing their role as “ambassadors” for God’s Word.