Use this guide to help your family worship and reflect through the week.
You may go through this in any order you wish.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God provided a son and a sacrifice for Abraham, the man of faith.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Genesis 21 & 22
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
- Proverbs 3:5
Watch with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
1. QUESTION: What promise did God make to Abraham that made Sarah laugh? How do we see God keep this promise? What have we been learning about God and his promises?
TAKEAWAY: When God makes a promise, he keeps it: Abraham finally had a son.
2. QUESTION: What crazy command did God give to Abraham? Why did Abraham choose to obey God? How can we be like Abraham?
TAKEAWAY: Like Abraham, we should completely trust God, and obey him even when it's hard.
3. QUESTION: Did Abraham sacrifice his son? What happened to save Isaac's life? What does that teach us about our God?
TAKEAWAY: God provides -- he provided for Abraham; he will provide for us.
4. QUESTION: What is the punishment for sin? God provided the ram to save Isaac's life. Who did God provide to save our life from death? What is the only way to escape God's punishment for sin?
TAKEAWAY: God the Father's sacrifice of his beloved Son, Jesus, provides forgiveness for all our sins.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
Based on this week’s lesson:
1. What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
2. What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
3. What promises can I thank God for?