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Three Promises, One Plan

Abraham's Call and God's Covenant

Day 12of 180
Week 3of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify the three parts of God's covenant with Abraham

2

Understand how God's promises connect to His larger redemption plan

3

Recognize God's faithfulness in keeping His promises

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 12:2-3

“I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

— Genesis 12:2-3 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's comprehensive plan of redemption through Abraham

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • Large poster board
  • Sticky notes
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 5 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores how God makes incredible promises that change everything! Let's discover how Abraham's story shows God's amazing plan.

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about God's promises from our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

God's covenant with Abraham has three amazing promises: land, descendants, and blessing to all nations.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Promise of Land: God will give Abraham a specific territory
  • Promise of Descendants: Abraham will have countless children
  • Promise of Global Blessing: Through Abraham's family, God will rescue the whole world
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think these promises connect to Jesus?
  • Why would God choose one family to bless everyone?
3Activity: Covenant Promise Poster (12 min)
hands-on

Create a visual representation of God's three promises to Abraham

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster board into three sections
  2. Label each section: Land, Descendants, Global Blessing
  3. Draw or write symbols representing each promise
  4. Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional visual ideas
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on drawing pictures for each promise

Challenge: Include Scripture references and historical context

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the three promises and how they show God's incredible love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What were the three promises?
  • How do these promises show God's plan?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His faithfulness and amazing plan of redemption

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the sign of circumcision in God's covenant

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 22:18

“And through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”

— Genesis 22:18 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Covenant Promise Puzzle: Write each word of the verse on a separate sticky note, then mix them up and have the student reassemble the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding covenant structure helps children grasp God's relational nature

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use maps to show the land promise
  • Help children see the big picture of redemption
  • Encourage questions and curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of a covenant abstract

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of understanding about God's bigger story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research Abraham's journey on a map
  • Write a creative story imagining being Abraham hearing these promises
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about God's faithfulness

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