- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Abraham was a man chosen by God to be the father of a great nation. He was a traveler who obeyed God, even when it was hard, and became known for his big faith.
Trusting and obeying God, even when we don’t know what will happen, leads us to His good promises.
Abraham lived long ago in a place called Ur, where people worshiped many gods. But God spoke to Abraham (his name was Abram at first) and told him to leave his home and go to a new land that God would show him. Abraham was 75 years old, and he didn’t even have any children yet, but God promised him that he would have a big family—as many as the stars in the sky! Abraham trusted God and left with his wife, Sarah, and his nephew, Lot. Along the way, God tested Abraham’s faith, like when He asked him to wait a long time for a son, Isaac, or when He asked Abraham to offer Isaac but then stopped him and provided a ram instead. Because Abraham obeyed, God blessed him and kept His promise, making Abraham the father of the Israelite people, who later became God’s special nation.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)
Leaving Home: Tell the kids how Abraham packed up his tent, took his family, and followed God’s voice to a new place called Canaan, even though he didn’t know where he was going. Use a simple map or draw a path on a board to show his journey
Waiting for a Promise: Explain that Abraham and Sarah had to wait until they were very old (Sarah was 90!) before their son Isaac was born. God kept His promise, even when it seemed impossible
The Big Test: Share how God asked Abraham to give up Isaac, his only son, but then provided a ram to take Isaac’s place. This shows Abraham’s trust in God and God’s love for Abraham.
– For kids, emphasize that Abraham’s story teaches us to listen to God and trust Him, even when things don’t make sense right away. Like Abraham, we might have to wait or do hard things, but God is always with us.
Younger Kids: Make a “starry sky” craft. Give kids black paper, star stickers, or white crayons to draw stars, reminding them of God’s promise to Abraham about his big family.
Big Kids: Act out a short skit of Abraham’s journey—use props like a pretend tent, a walking stick, or a toy sheep. Let kids take turns being Abraham, Sarah, or even the voice of God.
– What would you pack if you had to move to a new place like Abraham?
– How do you think Abraham felt waiting so long for a son?
– Why do you think trusting God was so important to Abraham?
Abraham’s name means “father of many,” and God changed it from Abram to Abraham because he would have a huge family—way more than just Isaac! Today, people in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths all look back to Abraham as a special person.
