JU-051
AARON
THE FIRST HIGH PRIEST OF ISRAEL
“Moses' brother and Israel's first high priest.”
MEET AARON
Moses' older brother and spokesman became the first high priest — carrying the names of God's people over his heart into the holy place, a living picture of Jesus our great High Priest.
THE STORY
When Moses said 'I can't speak,' God sent Aaron to be his mouth before Pharaoh. At Sinai, God set Aaron apart as the first high priest — dressed in the ephod and the breastplate bearing twelve stones, one for every tribe, carried over his heart before the LORD. He failed publicly (the golden calf), and yet God's grace kept him; when rebels challenged his calling, God made Aaron's dead staff bud, blossom, and bear almonds overnight. His blessing still covers God's people: 'The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you.'
SCRIPTURE
PLACES
PEOPLE
BROTHER OF
LESSONS
- 1.God carries His people's names over His heart — you are engraved there.
- 2.Public failure doesn't cancel God's calling when there's repentance.
- 3.Dead things bud when God appoints them.
PRAYER & REFLECTION
LORD, bless me and keep me; make Your face shine upon me. Thank You for Jesus, my great High Priest who carries my name. Amen.
ASK ABOUT AARON
Reading about Aaron and wondering something? Ask — the Study Assistant answers from Scripture, right here.
COLLECTIBLE
More than a collectible — a conversation starter. Every JUNIVERSE figure comes in packaging with a QR code that opens this very story page, so whoever holds Aaron can scan it, hear the story, and meet Jesus. Collect them, gift them, and leave them behind wherever a story needs telling.