God’s Promise to 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 25-26 (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
Gospel Story Bible: Jacob & Easu (p33)
Action Story Bible: Birthright Stew (p72)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin as he shares the story of the promise made to Isaac.
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
1. What did Isaac ask God for? (a baby)
2. Who were Isaac and Rebekah’s sons? (Esau and Jacob) 3. What did Esau give up his birthright for? (stew and bread)
4. What did God promise Isaac? (to be with him)
5. 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 was especially interesting about the birth of Esau and Jacob? (They were twins, and Jacob was born holding on to Esau’s foot; Gen. 25:24-26)
What did Jacob demand before giving Esau a bowl of stew? (Esau’s birthright, Gen. 25:31-33)
What promise did God reaffirm to Isaac? (The same promise made to Isaac’s father, Abraham: a large family, a good land, and blessings to the world through his family; Gen. 26:3-5)
Why do you think God chose to have Esau serve Jacob? (Guide kids to see that God often goes against what people expect to show that He is all-powerful. Help them understand that God is good and can do His plans in His way)
How was Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection different from what people expected? (Guide kids to see that Jesus was born to an ordinary family as a baby despite being God the Son and the King of kings. Help them understand that Jesus showed humility and loved sinners in a time when the religious leaders hated sinners and acted pridefully toward them)
If you believe in Jesus, what is your “birthright”? (Guide kids to discuss the idea of an inheritance. Remind them that the Bible teaches that those who trust in Jesus inherit eternal life. Discuss what it means to have eternal life, and help them understand that it is the best blessing there is)
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’s covenant with Abraham continued with Isaac’s family.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you” - Genesis 26:24
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham’s sake.” - Genesis 26:24-25
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 Promise to 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: God’s covenant with Abraham continued with Isaac’s family.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you” - Genesis 26:24
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham’s sake.” - Genesis 26:24-25
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: Hidden Items (p21-22)
Bigs: Friendly Reminders (p21-22)
Elementary: Starry Sky (p21-22)
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’s covenant with Abraham continued with Isaac’s family.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you” - Genesis 26:24
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: “I am the God of Abraham your father. Fear not, for I am with you and will bless you and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham’s sake.” - Genesis 26:24-25
