Follow-up: Abraham

Story: God tells Abraham to move

Fundamental Truth: God is in Charge of Everything
Making it Real:
God told Abraham to pack up and move to a new place. Why did He do this?
God chose Abraham to be the father of a great big family, Jesus’ family! God set Abraham apart to show the world that through this man, the Rescuer would come. Abraham was a normal man who believed God and trusted Him and obeyed His directions. And because of Abraham’s faith and obedience, God lets him be part of the greatest family the world has ever known.

Making it Stick:
Create a scavenger hunt for your child. Depending on your child’s age, hide picture or word clues around the house or yard to lead your child to a special treat. Once your child finds the special treat, talk with him or her about how it was necessary to trust you and follow your directions in order to get the treat, just like it was necessary for Abraham to trust God and follow God’s directions when he moved to a new home. Talk through how hard it might have been for Abraham to take all of his things and his family and go to a new place, especially since had to wait for God to show him where to go. Explain the importance of faith and how God rewards our faith by letting us know and love him deeper.