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Packing for the Journey

God Calls Abraham

Day 38of 180
Week 8of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Abraham obeyed God by traveling to a new land

2

Practice following simple instructions about packing

3

Develop trust in God's guidance

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 12:5

“Abram took Sarai his wife, Lot his brother's son, all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people they had acquired in Haran, and they went to go into the land of Canaan.”

— Genesis 12:5 (WEB)

Shows Abraham's obedience in packing up and following God's direction

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy suitcase or bag
  • Stuffed animals
  • Blanket or small tent
  • World map
  • Star stickers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about Abraham packing for a big adventure with God!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Abraham yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Abraham listened to God and got ready to travel to a new land. He packed up everything he owned - his family, animals, and tents!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God told Abraham to go to a special place
  • Abraham trusted God even though he didn't know where he was going
  • Packing means getting ready for a journey
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What would you pack if God asked you to go on a trip?
  • How do you think Abraham felt about moving?
3Activity: Abraham's Packing Adventure (6 min)
dramatic-play

Help children pretend to pack for a journey like Abraham

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gather pretend packing items
  2. Pack a 'suitcase' with toys and blankets
  3. Pretend to travel to a new place on the map
  4. Talk about trusting God during the 'journey'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child pack one or two items

Challenge: Create a map of their 'journey' with star stickers

4Closing (3 min)

Review Abraham's big adventure

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who asked Abraham to travel?
  • Did Abraham trust God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us trust You like Abraham did

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about God's special promise to Abraham

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 12:2

“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you.”

— Genesis 12:2 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Star Sticker Memory Verse - Place a star sticker on the verse each time child repeats it

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Abraham's journey was an act of complete faith in God's guidance

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language about trusting God
  • Make the activity fun and playful
  • Encourage imagination during dramatic play
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to understand abstract concepts of faith

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement in pretend play and understanding of basic obedience

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page about Abraham's journey
  • Sing a travel-themed song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about trusting God

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