Overview Creation The Garden of Eden The First Sin Cain and Abel The Tower of Babel God's Promises to Abram Sarah is Promised a Child The Sacrifice of Isaac Hagar & Ishmael Isaac & Rebekah Esau & Jacob Jacob's Dream Jacob gets Two Wives Jacob Wrestles Joseph, his Colourful Coat, and his Dreams Joseph's Brothers Forgiven

Bible Texts:

Genesis 15:1-18, Genesis 18, Genesis 21

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Abram's Journey," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.32

"God's Promises to Abram," Spark Story Bible, p.30 

"God Talks to Abraham" and "Abraham I Promised a Son" DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.20 & 22

"A New Home," The Beginner's Bible, p. 39

"A Promise for Abraham," The Early Reader's Bible, p. 34

"Son of Laughter," The Jesus Storybook Bible, p.56

 

Children's Story Resources

 

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Feeling misunderstood at home and at school, mischievous Max escapes to the land of the Wild Things -- majestic and sometimes fierce creatures. They allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a kingdom where everyone will be happy. However, Max soon finds that being king is not easy and that, even being with the Wild Things, there is something missing.

How these stories are connected: Max leaves the comfort of his room to discover a wide world covered with oceans and filled with wild creatures. The blessings of home call to him and he travels back to warmth, security, and his mother's cooking. Max's travels can remind us of Abram's. Abram responds to God's call to go to a wild, unknown place, knowing nothing except that God's blessing goes with him.

 

Questions about Where the Wild Things Are:

     Why do you think Max got in the boat when he didn’t know where it was going?

     What happened to Max when the boat landed?

     Why did Max come home?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why do you think God didn’t tell Abram where to go?

     Why do you think Abram went?

     Why do you think God wanted to bless Abram?

 

Questions about our lives:

      Why do you think God wants to bless you?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for wanting to bless us and make our lives great. Please bring a blessing into places we need it most. Amen.

 

Hands On

God loves us just the way we are. We don’t have to change a thing. Ask the children how that makes them feel. Pray a simple prayer together, thanking God for making and loving us the way we are. Thank God for making a place for us in the world.

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