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Use Week of:

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 22

STORY POINT: Abraham trusted God.

KEY PASSAGE: Galatians 3:29

BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why can we trust God? We can trust

God because He is faithful.

TEACH THE STORY(15–20 MINUTES)

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EXPERIENCE THE STORY(25–30 MINUTES)

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REVIEW THE STORY(10+ MINUTES)

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Unit 2 • Session 2Abraham and

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LEADER Bible StudyGod kept His promise to give Abraham and Sarah a son, and they named him Isaac. Isaac was the child chosen by God to carry the family line—to follow God, to lead the family, and to teach the next generation to follow God too. When Abraham was well over 100 years old, God tested Abraham. God instructed him to sacrifice Isaac on a mountain. How could this be? Abraham had waited so long for this child!

But Abraham obeyed. He got up early the next day and left on his trip. Instead of waiting around to see if God would change His mind, he saddled the donkey, took the wood, two servants, and his son, and left on the journey as God commanded.

As Isaac walked with his father, he noticed something was missing. They had the wood and the fire, but “Where is the lamb?” Isaac asked. Abraham answered that God Himself would provide. Abraham had supreme faith that God was able to do anything. Before going up the mountain, Abraham told the servants, “Stay here … we’ll come back” (Gen. 22:5). Hebrews 11:19 also gives us a peek inside Abraham’s mind: “He considered God to be able even to raise someone from the dead.”

God did provide. He provided a ram in place of Isaac, who was spared. After what we might imagine was quite a worship service, Abraham and Isaac returned home.

In the New Testament, God brings through John the Baptist the final answer to Isaac’s inquiry, “Where is the lamb?” “Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Abraham showed his love for God by being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. This is how God showed His love for us: He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross so that we could have eternal life through Him. He was the sacrifice made in our place so we can live.

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Abraham and IsaacGenesis 22

Abraham and Sarah were very old when God gave them a son. They named him Isaac. God said all of the people on earth would be blessed because of Abraham and Sarah’s family, so their son Isaac was

very special.One day, God told Abraham to do

something that sounded strange. God told Abraham to take Isaac to a

special mountain and give him to God as a sacrifice.

Abraham loved Isaac very much. God had promised that Isaac would have a family. How could that happen if Abraham gave Isaac as a sacrifice?

Abraham believed that God would make things turn out right. He did not know

how God would do it, but Abraham believed God would

keep His promise about his family. So Abraham obeyed.Early in the morning, Abraham,

Isaac, and two helpers took a donkey and the supplies they needed. They walked for

three days until they came to the mountain. Then Abraham and Isaac went up the mountain by themselves.

Isaac saw that something was missing. “Where is the lamb to sacrifice to God?” asked Isaac. Abraham said, “God will give us a

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Move with thestory: Slowly movefrom one side of theroom to the other asAbraham and Isaac goup the mountain.

• Play out thestory: “Hide” astuffed ram orlamb in the room,and “find” it whenAbraham sees theram.

The BIBLE Story


Abraham and IsaacGenesis 22

Abraham and Sarah were very old when God gave them a son. They named him Isaac. God said all of the people on earth would be blessed because of Abraham and Sarah’s family, so their son Isaac was

very special.One day, God told Abraham to do

something that sounded strange. God told Abraham to take Isaac to a

special mountain and give him to God as a sacrifice.

Abraham loved Isaac very much. God had promised that Isaac would have a family. How could that happen if Abraham gave Isaac as a sacrifice?

Abraham believed that God would make things turn out right. He did not know

how God would do it, but Abraham believed God would

keep His promise about his family. So Abraham obeyed.Early in the morning, Abraham,

Isaac, and two helpers took a donkey and the supplies they needed. They walked for

three days until they came to the mountain. Then Abraham and Isaac went up the mountain by themselves.

Isaac saw that something was missing. “Where is the lamb to sacrifice to God?” asked Isaac. Abraham said, “God will give us a

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Move with the story: Slowly move from one side of the room to the other as Abraham and Isaac go up the mountain.

• Play out the story: “Hide” a stuffed ram or lamb in the room, and “find” it when Abraham sees the ram.

lamb to sacrifice.”Abraham built the altar and got ready to offer Isaac

to God. A voice called to them from heaven and said, “Abraham, I see that you were willing to do what I said. You do not have to offer your son Isaac.” Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught in the bushes. God had sent a ram to sacrifice instead of Isaac. God could see that Abraham loved God most of all.

God said to Abraham, “You will have as many descendants as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. All the world will be blessed.”

Christ Connection: Abraham trusted God. He was willing to give up his son Isaac when God asked him to. God provided a ram so Isaac could live. God was willing to give up His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin. Jesus gave up His life as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live.


TEACH the Story

SESSION TITLE: Abraham and IsaacBIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 22STORY POINT: Abraham trusted God.KEY PASSAGE: Galatians 3:29BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why can we trust God? We can trust God because

He is faithful.

Welcome and worship with songGreet preschoolers with a smile. As preschoolers arrive, sing an action song such as “My God Is Real” to engage them and help them feel welcomed. Begin worship by leading preschoolers in the theme song, “You Are God.”

Watch or tell the Bible storyInvite preschoolers to tell you about their favorite toy.SAY • What would you do if someone asked you to give

him or her your favorite toy? [Invite responses.] In today’s Bible story, God asked Abraham to give Him something Abraham loved very much.

Open your Bible to Genesis 22. Show the video or tell the Bible story using the provided storytelling tips. Use the bolded version of the Bible story for young preschoolers.

Practice the key passage and a Bible skillPlace the key passage marker at Galatians 3:29. Invite a few volunteers to come up one at a time and open your Bible to the key passage.

Invite preschoolers to sit with legs crossed. Start a beat by alternating between clapping hands and patting legs. Say the verse in short phrases to the beat and ask preschoolers repeat it back to you. Repeat as time allows.

• “My God Is Real” song• “You Are God” song

• Bible• “Abraham and Isaac”

video (optional)• Bible Story Picture

Poster• Story Point Poster• Giant Timeline

• Bible• “Key Passage Marker”

printable• Key Passage Poster• “If You Belong to

Christ” song


SAY • Our key passage tells us that God’s promise to Abraham is for us, too! Like Abraham was willing to give up Isaac, God was willing to give up His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin. Jesus gave up His life as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live. When we turn from our sin and trust in Jesus, we get the blessing that God promised Abraham’s family.

Sing the key passage song “If You Belong to Christ” together.

Learn the big picture question and answerSAY • Our big picture question is, Why can we trust God?

We can trust God because He is faithful. God was faithful to keep His promise to Abraham. He provided a ram so Isaac could live. We can trust God because He is faithful and provided Jesus to save us from our sin, so we can live with God forever.

Respond through song and prayerSAY • Abraham trusted God. He was willing to give up his

son Isaac when God asked him to. God provided a ram so Isaac could live. God was willing to give up His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin. Jesus gave up His life as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live.

Sing “You Are God” and “Yahweh Is Good” as preschoolers move with the music. Prepare for prayer by singing “Wherever You Go.” You may also collect an offering.SAY • God, thank You that You had a plan to give up Your

very own Son to rescue us from sin. Help us to turn from our sin and follow Jesus. We love You, Amen.

Transition to experience the story

• Big Picture Question Poster

• Story Point Poster• “You Are God” song • “Yahweh Is Good”

song• “Wherever You Go”

song• offering basket

• countdown video (optional)


EXPERIENCE the Story


He is faithful.

Collect sticksLead children on a nature walk to gather sticks. Place sticks in a pile outside before returning to class. SAY • Abraham trusted God. When God told Abraham to

offer Isaac as a sacrifice, he obeyed. He got the wood ready for the offering and headed to the mountain. Abraham did not know how God would do it, but he believed God would keep His promise. Why can we trust God? We can trust God because He is faithful.

Build an altarInvite preschoolers to build an altar using blocks. Show the Bible story picture to give them a visual. SAY • Abraham trusted God. Abraham built the altar and

got ready to offer Isaac to God, but then God told Abraham to stop. Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught in the bushes. God had sent a ram to be the sacrifice instead of Isaac. Later, God’s Son, Jesus, gave up His life as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live.

Ride donkeysInvite preschoolers to pretend foam pool noodles are donkeys and gently “ride” them around the room. Closely

• walking rope (optional)

Tip: Make sure children choose small sticks. Monitor children closely for safety.

• blocks• Bible Story Picture

Poster

• foam pool noodles, 1 per child


monitor preschooler’s play to avoid collisions. SAY • Abraham told his helpers to stay with the donkey

while he and Isaac went up the mountain by themselves. Abraham trusted God. He was willing to give up his son Isaac when God asked him to. God gave up His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin.

Make a lambUse a white crayon to trace a child’s hand with fingers splayed on black construction paper. Cut out the hand shape. Lead a preschooler to glue cotton balls on the palm and place a googly eye on the thumb to create a lamb.SAY • Isaac asked Abraham where the lamb was to sacrifice

to God. Abraham trusted God. Abraham said God would give them the lamb, and God did! God sent a ram for the sacrifice. Later, God sent His Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live.

Form a mountainBefore the session, cut apart the individual egg cups of a egg carton. Show a preschooler how to turn the cup over and cover it will play dough to form a mountain. SAY • Abraham, his helpers, and Isaac traveled for three

days to get to the special mountain God told Abraham to go to. Abraham trusted God. He was willing to give up his son Isaac when God asked him to. God provided a ram so Isaac could live. God was willing to give up His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin. Jesus gave up His life as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live.

Transition to review the story

• black construction paper

• white crayon• blunt-tipped scissors• glue• cotton balls• googly eyes

• clean, empty eggcartons

• scissors (adult use) • play dough

• countdown video (optional)


REVIEW the Story


He is faithful.

ReviewPoint to the giant timeline as you review today’s Bible story. Ask the following review questions:

1. What was the name of Abraham and Sarah’s sonwhom God gave them when they were very old?(Isaac)

2. Where did God tell Abraham to take Isaac to givehim as a sacrifice? (to a special mountain)

3. How did Abraham respond to God’s strangecommand? (Abraham trusted God and obeyed.)

4. What did God provide as a sacrifice instead ofIsaac? (a ram)

5. What did God tell Abraham his descendants wouldbe as many as? (the stars in the sky and the sand onthe seashore)

6. Why can we trust God? We can trust God becauseHe is faithful.

SAY • Abraham trusted God when God told him to give his son Isaac as a sacrifice. Instead, God provided a ram so Isaac would live. God was willing to give up His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin. Jesus gave up His life as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live.

Sing the theme song, “You Are God” or the key passage song, “If You Belong to Christ.”

• Bible• Bible Story Picture

Poster• Giant Timeline• Story Point Poster• Big Picture Question

Poster• Key Passage Poster• “You Are God” song

(optional)• “If You Belong

to Christ” song (optional)


PrayInvite preschoolers to tell you any prayer requests they have.SAY • God, we thank You that we can trust You. You are

faithful to keep Your promises. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for our sin so we can live. We love You, amen.

Missions momentSAY • Do you remember praying for DJ last week?

Check out this video with DJ.Show the “Giving Matters” video.SAY • DJ’s family moved to Canada to tell people there

about Jesus. They trusted God had a plan for them there, and they were right! We can be a part of their work by praying for DJ’s family and giving to missions.

Sing a songSing “Jesus Loves the Little Children” using the lyrics below as you pass an inflatable globe around a circle.

“ Jesus loves the little children All the children of the world. Every color, shape, and size, They are precious in His eyes. Jesus loves the little children of the world.”

SAY • God promised Abraham that He would bless the whole world through Abraham. Abraham trusted God. God is faithful and keeps His promises. God sent Jesus to earth through Abraham’s family. Jesus gave His life as a sacrifice for our sin so anyone who trusts in Him can be forgiven and have life with Him forever.

• “Giving Matters” video

• inflatable globe


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