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God's Special Promise

God Calls Abraham

Day 39of 180
Week 8of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God made a special promise to Abraham

2

Recognize that God keeps His promises

3

Begin to appreciate God's love and care

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 12:2-3

“I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.”

— Genesis 12:2-3 (WEB)

God promised Abraham he would have many descendants, as numerous as the stars

📦 Materials Needed

  • Black construction paper
  • White chalk or star stickers
  • Glue stick
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade PK4 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember our friend Abraham from yesterday! He packed up everything and followed God's special directions.

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how Abraham might have packed his bag?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about God's amazing promise to Abraham

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God told Abraham he would have a HUGE family
  • God promised to bless Abraham
  • God's promise was like counting all the stars in the sky
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How many stars do you think are in the sky?
  • Do you think God can do big, amazing things?
3Activity: Abraham's Star Promise Craft (6 min)
craft

Create a night sky showing God's promise to Abraham

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take black construction paper
  2. Use white chalk or star stickers to make stars
  3. Count stars while talking about God's promise
  4. Glue extra stars if you want!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adult helps place stars

Challenge: Child counts and places stars independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about God's promise

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who made a special promise?
  • What did God promise Abraham?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for keeping Your promises. Help us trust You like Abraham did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how Abraham trusted God

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 12:2

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

— Genesis 12:2 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Star Counting Memory Game: Place star stickers while repeating the verse, helping children connect the visual of stars with God's promise

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Abraham's story shows God's faithfulness and plan for His people

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, enthusiastic tone
  • Encourage child's curiosity
  • Make connections to child's own life
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of God's promise

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and attempts to repeat memory verse

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library star-themed coloring page
  • Sing a star-counting song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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