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God's Big Promise

Abraham Looks at the Stars

Day 91of 180
Week 19of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God makes special promises

2

Learn about Abraham and God's love

3

Begin to recognize God's care for families

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 15:1

“After these things Yahweh's word came to Abram in a vision, saying, 'Don't be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, and your exceedingly great reward.'”

— Genesis 15:1 (WEB)

God spoke directly to Abraham, promising to protect and bless him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Star stickers
  • Black construction paper
  • Glow-in-the-dark stars
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about Abraham's big journey with God

💭 Review Question: Do you remember how Abraham trusted God and went on a special trip?
2Teaching (5 min)

God made a special promise to Abraham about having a big family

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves Abraham
  • God promised Abraham would have many children
  • God's promises are always true
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you count how many stars are in the sky?
  • Do you think God can count all the stars?
3Activity: Star Promise Craft (6 min)
storytelling

Create a star-filled picture to remember God's promise

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take black paper
  2. Put star stickers all over
  3. Use glow sticks to make stars shine
  4. Talk about how God's promise is bigger than all the stars
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child place 5-10 star stickers

Challenge: Let child count and place stars independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review God's big promise to Abraham

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who made a promise to Abraham?
  • What was the promise about?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for keeping your promises. We love you!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about Abraham and the stars!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in the Lord!”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Star Trust Game: Have child close eyes and fall backward, catching them to demonstrate trusting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of God's promises to young children

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, clear language
  • Be enthusiastic about God's love
  • Allow child to ask questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping attention and understanding abstract concepts of promises

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about stars and God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library star coloring pages
  • Sing BibleMouse star-themed worship song
  • Read BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about God's promises

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