God's Covenant with Abraham
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about the promise God made with Abraham.
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: Genesis 12; 15; 17 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
Big Picture Story Bible: God’s Big Promise (p67)
The Beginner’s Bible: A New Home (p39)
Jesus Storybook Bible: A New Beginning (p38)
Gospel Story Bible: Abram and God’s Promise (p16)
Action Story Bible: God Calls Abram (p46)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin as he shares God’s promise with Abraham.
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Who chose to make a covenant with Abram? (God)
What did Abraham do when God asked him to go to a place he had never been? (Abraham obeyed God)
God said Abraham’s family would have as many people as what? (stars in the sky)
What did God change Abram’s name to? (Abraham)
Why can we trust God? (We can trust God because He is faithful)
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
What three things did God promise to Abraham? (a large family, land for his family, and blessings, Get 12:1-3)
What did God say the size of Abraham’s family would compare to? (the number of stars in the sky, Gen. 15:5)
Did Abraham walk between the animals? (No, only a fire pot and flame torch passed through; Gen. 15:17)
Why do you think Abraham trusted God’s plan? (Lead kids to discuss the idea that God is faithful and good. Discuss what it means for God to do things for His glory and our good)
Have you ever been asked to do something difficult that you did not fully understand? (Share personal stories and encourage kids to share their own experiences. Remind kids that our desires to be comfortable and safe can lead us to distrust God, but that His plans are always best)
What are some ways our salvation through Jesus is similar to God’s promise to Abraham? (Help kids to recognize that in both cases, it is God who keeps the promise. God loves us even when we choose sin, and He will faithfully keep His promise to rescue everyone who believes in Jesus)
Worship Time
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Minis/Little - Printable Lyrics
Bigs/Elementary - Printable Lyrics
The Lord is My Strength and Song
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Question: Why can we trust God?
Answer: We can trust God because He is faithful and does everything for His glory and our good.
Key Passage: And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise - Galatians 3:29
Big Idea: God made a covenant to bless all the world through Abraham.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you” - Genesis 12:2
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing - Genesis 12:2
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Bible Story Video
Bigs/Elementary: God's Covenant with Abram; Questions From Kids
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Question: Why can we trust God?
Answer: We can trust God because He is faithful and does everything for His glory and our good.
Key Passage: And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise - Galatians 3:29
Big Idea: God made a covenant to bless all the world through Abraham.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you” - Genesis 12:2
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing - Genesis 12:2
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Find the Baby (p15-16)
Bigs: Starry Code (p15-16)
Elementary: What's a Covenant? (p15-16)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Question: Why can we trust God?
Answer: We can trust God because He is faithful and does everything for His glory and our good.
Key Passage: And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise - Galatians 3:29
Big Idea: God made a covenant to bless all the world through Abraham.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you” - Genesis 12:2
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing - Genesis 12:2
