Art and Faith: Biblical Themes
Understand how art can be used to glorify God
Learn about Bezalel's artistic calling in the Bible
Recognize that creativity is a gift from God
“Moses said to the children of Israel, 'Behold, Yahweh has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, to devise artistic designs, to work in gold, silver, and bronze,”
— Exodus 35:30-33 (WEB)Demonstrates God's value of artistic skill and creativity as a spiritual gift
Welcome to today's BibleMouse art lesson! Last week, we explored how art can express deep feelings and ideas. Today, we'll discover how God uses artists to bring beauty and meaning to worship.
In the Bible, we find an amazing story about an artist named Bezalel. God specifically chose him to create beautiful things for the tabernacle - a special place of worship.
Create a sketch or artwork that represents how you can use your creativity to serve God or your community
Simpler: Draw a picture of something beautiful that makes you think of God
Challenge: Design a community art project that could help others or share God's love
Share and discuss artwork, reflecting on how creativity can be a form of worship
Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll explore symbols in Christian art and how they tell spiritual stories
Bezalel was the first person in the Bible described as being filled with God's Spirit for artistic purposes
Children may feel self-conscious about their artistic abilities
Enthusiasm, thoughtful reflection, willingness to share