Faith Kids @ Home: October 30, 2011

The following lesson was taught in our children’s Sunday School classes on Sunday, October 30.  We would encourage you to use the ideas below to review Sunday’s lesson with your family.

God Sends Baby Isaac

Passage:  Genesis 21:1–14

Principle:  God always keeps His promises.

Praise:  “Praise Him, Praise Him”

Prompt:  Ask your child these questions:

  • Who was the special baby promised to Abraham?
  • Why was Isaac’s birth a miracle?
  • How did Ishmael treat Isaac?
  • Where were Ishmael and Hagar sent?
  • In what ways can you trust God?

Practice:  Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:

  • By trusting God to keep His promises.
  • By patiently waiting for God to fulfill His promises.
  • By keeping the promises he has made.

This Week:  As a family, read Genesis 21:1–14.

Next Week:  Genesis 22:1–19; Hebrews 11:17–19

Key Verse:  Genesis 21:1
“And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken.”

 

Trey Garner
Trey Garner is the Pastor of Children's Ministries at Faith Church. He has been married to his wife Deb since 2001. They have two children named Noah and Lauren. Originally from Texas, Trey appreciates barnwood, armadillos, and Blue Bell Ice Cream.