The following lesson was taught in our children’s Sunday School classes on Sunday, September 23. We would encourage you to use the ideas below to review Sunday’s lesson with your family.
God Sends Isaac and Tests Abraham
Read: Genesis 17:15-17,19, 21; 21:1-8; 22:1-19
Sing: “Seek Ye First”
Ask your child:
- Who was Isaac? Abraham’s promised son
- Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering? To test Abraham and reveal the quality of his faith.
- How did Abraham pass the test? By obeying everything God told him, demonstrating that he loved his God more than all else.
Emphasize this principle: God wants first place in our lives. Therefore, we should give him our love and devotion.
Practice:
- Praise God for keeping His promises.
- Demonstrate love for God by obeying His Word.
- Cultivate love for God through Bible study, prayer, and service.
- Display the character of God to others by keeping your promises.
Prepare: Read Genesis 25:21-26; 27:1-29 before next week’s lesson.
Memorize for Sep 16 – Oct 7: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17*
* Preschool verse in bold