Educator Guide
Aaron Bible Study Guide
Patriarchs · 1525 BC – 1403 BC (122 years)
Older brother of Moses; first high priest of Israel and head of the priestly line.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Amram, Jochebed
- Spouse
- Elisheba
- Children
- Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar (high priest), Ithamar
- Siblings
- Moses, Miriam
- Dates
- 1525 BC – 1403 BC (122 years)
- Era
- Patriarchs
Teaching prompt
What does the high priesthood of Aaron teach us about how God draws near to His people?
Reflection
Where do you most need a mediator — someone who carries you before God?
Points to Jesus
Aaron is the pattern; Jesus is the fulfillment. Hebrews 4:14-5:10 and 7:23-28 portray Jesus as the greater High Priest — sinless, permanent, and after the order of Melchizedek — who offered Himself once for all instead of repeated animal sacrifices.
Discussion questions
- What does Aaron carry on his shoulders and over his heart when he goes in before the LORD?
- What does the Day of Atonement reveal about sin and substitution?
- How does the author contrast Aaron's priesthood with Jesus' priesthood?