Lesson 4: God’s promise to Abraham.
Passage: Genesis 15:1-6 - God appeared to Abraham and told him not to be afraid for God was his shield and his great reward. Abraham asked what God could possible give him since he was childless and his inheritance would go to a servant in his household. God responded that this would not happen, but that Abraham would have a son who would become his heir. God told Abraham to look up at the sky and try to count the stars, for his offspring would be as numerous as the stars in the sky. Abraham trusted and believed in God’s promise to him.
Big Idea: God’s promises are true.
For Teachers:
Lesson plan.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class and introduce yourselves.
Warm Up Activity: Animal Charades — Activity Leader
Kids take turns acting like different animals without making any sounds and the group tries to guess what animal they are.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is our last day learning about the story of Abraham.
First we learned that God told Abraham to move to a new country with his family and Abraham trusted God even though he was probably nervous or afraid.
Then, when Abraham and his family arrived in their new home, Abraham thanked and praised God for how far God had taken him.
Last week we learned about how there was an argument between Abraham's working and his nephew Lot's workers, and how they solved their problem by giving each other more space.
Today is the last day and we will be learning about a big promise that God made to Abraham. Let's watch our video to find out more...
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What was is that Abraham and Sarah wanted the most in the whole world?
What was the problem that was stopping them from having a child?
What was the promise that God made to Abraham? Do you think that was a really big promise?
Do you think it was easy or hard for Abraham to believe that God would do what God promised and make him the father of many?
Do you think that God always keeps God's promises? Has God ever answered your prayers before?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
"Dear God, thank you for the story that we learned today about the big promise that you made to Abraham, that he would have a child even though he and his wife Sarah were already very old. Not only that, but he would have as many children as the stars in the sky. Thank you that this story teaches us what it means to trust in you and believe that you are a God who keeps your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Craft: Watercolor and Salt Painting — Activity Leader
Kids will use watercolor to create a stained glass pattern on their watercolor paper. They will sprinkle a little salt on top to create a cool effect.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit near the TV. Welcome them to class. Introduce yourselves .
Warm Up Activity: Animal Charades — Activity Leader
Kids take turns acting like different animals without making any sounds and the group tries to guess what animal they are.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is our last day learning about the story of Abraham.
First we learned that God told Abraham to move to a new country with his family and Abraham trusted God even though he was probably nervous or afraid.
Then, when Abraham and his family arrived in their new home, Abraham thanked and praised God for how far God had taken him.
Last week we learned about how there was an argument between Abraham's working and his nephew Lot's workers, and how they solved their problem by giving each other more space.
Today is the last day and we will be learning about a big promise that God made to Abraham. Let's watch our video to find out more...
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What was is that Abraham and Sarah wanted the most in the whole world?
What was the problem that was stopping them from having a child?
What was the promise that God made to Abraham? Do you think that was a really big promise?
Do you think it was easy or hard for Abraham to believe that God would do what God promised and make him the father of many?
Do you think that God always keeps God's promises? Has God ever answered your prayers before?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
"Dear God, thank you for the story that we learned today about the big promise that you made to Abraham, that he would have a child even though he and his wife Sarah were already very old. Not only that, but he would have as many children as the stars in the sky. Thank you that this story teaches us what it means to trust in you and believe that you are a God who keeps your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Craft: Watercolor and Salt Painting — Activity Leader
Kids will use painter's tape to create a stained glass pattern on their watercolor paper. They will paint each section with watercolors and then sprinkle a little salt on top to create a cool effect.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Welcome the kids to class, introduce yourselves.
Warm Up Activity: Whiteboard Pictionary — Activity Leader
A cup of drawing suggestions will be provided.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is the last day of our series on Abraham. Can anyone remember what has happened in the story so far?
First, God appeared to Abraham and told him to move to a new country that God would show him.
Then, once he and his family arrived in their new home, Abraham made an altar to thank and praise God for bringing him safely to their destination.
Lastly, we learned that Abraham and his nephew Lot were both shepherds and that their workers started arguing. The solution that Abraham suggested was to give each other space by living in different parts of the land.
Today, for our last lesson on Abraham, we'll be learning about the great promise, also known as a covenant, which God made to Abraham. Let's watch our video to find out more...
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
What was it that Abraham and Sarah wanted most in the world? And what was the problem that they faced?
Have you ever desperately wanted something that just felt impossible? Has there been a time when God answered your prayer even though it seemed like it could never happen?
What was the promise that God made to Abraham? How did Abraham respond to God's promise?
How did God end up keeping God's promise in the end?
Do you find it easy or difficult to dream big in your life? If you truly believed that God was on your side and that anything was possible, what would be your big dream?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
"Dear God, thank you for the story we learned today about the promise you made to Abraham to give him a child and make his descendants into a great nation. Even though it seemed impossible due to his and Sarah's old age, he trusted in you to fulfill your promise to him. Please help us to dream big in our lives, knowing that you are with us, empowering us, and that with you, all things are possible. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Craft: Watercolor and Salt Painting — Activity Leader
Kids will use painter's tape to create a stained glass pattern on their watercolor paper. They will paint each section with watercolors and then sprinkle a little salt on top to create a cool effect.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What was it that Abraham and Sarah wanted most in the world? Why did it seem like it was an impossible dream?
What was God's promise to Abraham? Do you think that it would have been hard for Abraham to believe? Why or why not?
How did God end up making that promise come true?
Do you think we can always trust God to keep a promise? (mention some promises that God has made in the Bible - ie. that God is always with us, that God never leaves us, that God loves and cares for us, etc.)
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What was it that Abraham and Sarah wanted most in the world? Why did it seem like it was an impossible dream?
What was God's promise to Abraham? Do you think that it would have been hard for Abraham to believe? Why or why not?
How did God end up making that promise come true?
Do you think we can always trust God to keep a promise? What are some promises that God has made to us in the Bible? (ie. that God is always with us, that God never leaves us, that God loves and cares for us, etc.)
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What was the Bible story that you learned about in class today?
What was it that Abraham and Sarah wanted most in the world? Why did it seem like an impossible dream?
How do you think they felt when they hadn't received what they prayed for after such a long time, even until their old age?
What was the big promise that God made to Abraham? How did God end up fulfilling it in the end?
Do you believe that God is trustworthy to keep God's promises? What are some promises that God has made to us in the Bible? (ie. God will always be with us, God will never leave or forsake us, God forgives us for our mistakes, God loves and cares for us, etc.)
