Sarah Laughs and Isaac is Born
Understand that God keeps His promises
Learn about Sarah's reaction to God's unexpected news
Practice expressing feelings of surprise and wonder
“They asked him, 'Where is Sarah, your wife?' He said, 'See, in the tent.' He said, 'I will certainly return to you at the time of life, and behold, Sarah your wife will have a son.' Sarah heard in the tent door, which was behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age. Sarah laughed within herself, saying, 'After I have grown old, will I have pleasure, my lord being old also?'”
— Genesis 18:9-15 (WEB)Demonstrates God's faithfulness and ability to do the impossible
Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Yesterday, we learned about three special visitors who came to Abraham's tent. Today, we'll discover what surprising news they brought!
God told Abraham and Sarah they would have a baby, even though they were very old. Sarah heard this and couldn't believe it - so she laughed!
Children will practice Sarah's reaction of surprise and laughter
Simpler: Just laugh when parent says 'surprise'
Challenge: Children tell the story with dramatic laughter
Remember, nothing is too hard for God!
Dear God, thank You that You can do amazing things!
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn that nothing is too hard for the Lord!
“Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Laughter Verse: Children act out the verse by laughing when they say 'believed', then freeze in a serious pose
This lesson introduces the concept of God's miraculous promises
Young children might find it hard to understand how an old person could have a baby
Child's understanding of God's ability to do the impossible