Abraham and Isaac
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about Abraham and Isaac.
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 22 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
The Beginner’s Bible: N/A
Jesus Storybook Bible: The Present (p62)
Gospel Story Bible: Abraham is Tested (p28)
Action Story Bible: A Father’s Sacrifice (p64)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin as he shares the story of Abraham and Isaac
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
What was the name of Abraham and Sarah’s son? (Isaac)
Why was Abraham willing to give up his son when God asked him? (Abraham trusted God)
What did God provide for the sacrifice instead of Isaac? (a ram)
What did God say Abraham’s family would have as many people as? (stars in the sky, sand on the seashore)
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 difficult thing did God tell Abraham to do? (offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice, Gen. 22:2)
When Isaac asked where the lamb for sacrifice was, what did Abraham say? (“God Himself will provide the lamb,” Gen. 22:8)
What happened before Abraham hurt Isaac? (An angel stopped him, and God provided a ram for sacrifice; Gen. 22:11-14)
Why do you think Abraham obeyed God? (Guide kids to see that Abraham trusted God completely. He believed that God would uphold the covenant He made no matter what. God had promised that the covenant would be carried through to Isaac, so Abraham believed that Isaac would survive)
What makes obeying God difficult? What can we do when we are tempted to ignore or disobey God? (Guide kids to see that we don’t always understand why God does the things He does. Help them see that trusting God means obeying even when it doesn’t seem to make sense. Remind them that prayer and studying scripture can help us obey Him)
How does this story point us to Jesus? (Guide the kids to see that just as Abraham was asked to offer his only son as sacrifice, God offered Jesus, His only Son as a sacrifice for sin. Help the kids see that just as God provided a ram so that Isaac would live, God provided Jesus so that we could live despite deserving death as punishment for sin)
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: Abraham trusted God even when he did not understand God’s plan.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “God will provide for himself the lamb” - Genesis 22:8
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” - Genesis 22:8
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: Abraham and Isaac; 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: Abraham trusted God even when he did not understand God’s plan.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “God will provide for himself the lamb” - Genesis 22:8
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” - Genesis 22:8
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: Trace the Path (p17-18)
Bigs: What's Missing? (p17-18)
Elementary: Put to the Test (p17-18)
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: Abraham trusted God even when he did not understand God’s plan.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “God will provide for himself the lamb” - Genesis 22:8
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” - Genesis 22:8
