Melchizedek Blessed Abraham
Genesis 14; Hebrews 5; 7
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Genesis 4 In today’s Bible story, God reminded Abraham of the promise he made. Abraham found and rescued his nephew, Lot! The king of Salem came to visit Abraham. He reminded Abraham that God won the battle for Abraham. The king’s name was Melchizedek. Melchizedek was also a priest. His name means “king of righteousness.”
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God had made a special promise to Abraham. God always keeps His promises. God is in control of everything and God won the battle for Abraham.
How did God bless Abraham in today’s Bible story?
When Abraham went home, the king of Salem came to visit him. The king’s name was Melchizedek (mel KIZ uh dek). Melchizedek was a priest to God Most High. Melchizedek blessed Abraham and said, “God has blessed Abraham. Let everyone bless God! He created everything, and He made Abraham win the battle.”
Who is in control of everything? God is in control of everything.
Elementary Discussion Questions
Why do you think priests needed to go between people and God?
Help the kids understand that God’s perfect character means He hates sin, and will destroy it. Even so, God also loves people; we are made in His image and can show the world His glory. In the Old Testament times, a priest was needed to offer sacrifices on behalf of the people to protect people from God’s righteous anger toward sin.
When have you faced something hard that required you to trust God to help?
Encourage kids to share their stories. If a kid discloses abuse or neglect, always report allegations according to your ministry’s procedures and the laws where you live. Be prepared with examples from your own life. Guide the kids to understand that sometimes God calls us to do things that are difficult, or that may even seem impossible. Abraham had to go up against 4 armies with only 318 men! We can ask God for help and trust Him because Jesus has made the way for us to approach God boldly.
What is one way you can give generously this week?
Help kids see that when Abraham understood that Melchizedek was a high priest of the Lord, he gave him a tithe, or a tenth of all he had. When we understand that God is in complete control of our lives, we are moved to worship Him. Thinking about the generosity of Jesus’ giving His life for us often motivates us to give generously of the things we have.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: Who is in control of everything. God is in control of everything in heaven and on earth.
Big Idea: Melchizedek means “king of righteousness.” Melchizedek reminds us of Jesus, an even greater priest and king who lives forever.
Bible Verse to Memorize - For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps. Psalm 135:5-6
Practice Catechism
Question 3: How many persons are there in God?
Answer: There are three persons in one God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
