Unit 2:2 - God Tested Abraham

Unit 2: Lesson 2 - October 25

God is a Covenant-Making God

Big Idea: Abraham trusted God even when he didn't understand God's plan. 

 

This week in The Gospel Project^® for Kids, our journey takes us to an event that occurred after Abraham and Sarah had their son of promise, Isaac. Abraham received another message from God. It was a test, actually. God instructed Abraham to take his son Isaac, the son of promise, and sacrifice him on a mountain God would tell him about.

Abraham had waited so many years for this child! But what did Abraham do? He woke up early the next morning and set out with Isaac to do what God commanded. By this point, Abraham had supreme faith that God was able to do anything. Hebrews 11:17-19 gives us a peek inside Abraham’s mind: “He considered God to be able even to raise someone from the dead.”

Abraham showed his love for God by being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. God provided a ram for the burnt offering in place of Isaac, who was spared. This is how God showed His love for us: He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross so that we could have eternal life through Him.

*All materials shared are reprinted and used by permission through Lifeway.

Unit 2 Key Passage:

 

Unit 2 BIG Idea:  

 

Christ Connection:

Abraham showed his love for God by being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac.  This is how God showed His love for us: He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross so that we could have eternal life through Him. 

 

Family Discussion Starters:

• Sometimes it is hard to obey.  Tell about a time when obeying was hard for you.
• Whom did God provide as a substitute for us? (Jesus took the punishment we deserve for our sin when He died on the cross.)

Family Discussion Points:

Babies and Toddlers	Preschool	Kids
●  People should love God most of all. ● God always keeps His promises. ● God promised to send Jesus into Abraham’s family.	● What did God promise? God promised to bless His people ● Abraham trusted God.	● What did God promise? God made a covenant to bless His people. ● Abraham trusted God even when he didn’t understand God’s plan.

Gospel Project for Kids: Unit 2 Overview

We are almost done with Unit 1 and the kids are loving the new curriculum! We are using the Gospel Project for Kids in our classes from age 2 years- 5th grade.
All materials shared in this post are reprinted and used by permission. Thank you, Lifeway!

Here's an overview of what Unit 2 will cover.

Unit 2 Big Ideas:
Parents, you can use the link above to download these images to use at home. After the lesson on Sunday, use the pictures to ask your child about what they learned in class.

October 18: God's Covenant with Abraham

October 25: God Tested Abraham

November 1: The Promise Reaffirmed

 Unit 2 Key Passages:

The link above is to 4 different versions of this passage. The NIV translation is what is pictured below.  

This is the scripture that will be referenced throughout this unit. It is modified for the younger kids. Make sure to look through the handouts your child receives each week to see how this verse is modified.

Unit 2 Big Picture Question:

The lessons in this unit are based with this question in mind. When doing your home devotionals, make sure you are working with your child on understanding this big question. 

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Parents, we would LOVE to hear about how your family devotions are going! 

• Is the material being shared helpful? 
• Are students excited to bring home materials to share? 
• Is your child able to talk about the story that was taught?
• Are your children making connections from the Bible story to their lives? We really want our children to see that the Bible and its teaching are still relevant today. 

As a parent of twin first graders, I can say that they are excited to share the Big Idea each week. They are so proud of themselves when they can recite the verse and read the material sent home. I'm glad that they're able to use their handouts as read-aloud material. Reading practice!!

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