Unit: We Are Family

Session Title: The Sacrifice of Isaac

Life Point: God helps families to trust Him.

Unit Verse: “If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18

Weekly Bible Verse: “’For I know the plans I have for you’ – this is the Lord’s declaration – ‘plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11

Bible Passage: Genesis 22:1-19

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Object Lesson: Box (maybe better for younger grades)
The website does a great job explaining how to do this object lesson and explaining how God has given us a purpose.
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Activity: Making Plans
This activity helps children think about the plans they already know about such as for the month or over the summer and then looks at the plans they don’t know about such as what they will be doing in high school or as an adult. I would say this is geared more for the older children but you could do it with the younger children as well. The attached PDF does a great job of laying the activity out.
Source: Making Scripture Memory Fun
Making Plans PDF

Game: God’s Loving Plans
In this game children will follow the leaders’ plans and find missing envelopes. It is a lot like a scavenger hunt and could be a lot of fun for the children. If you have a smaller class you could hide some of the envelopes in other places in Children’s Ministry Area but I would try to keep the majority of it in your room. The attached PDF will give you all the details of the game and how to set it up.
Source: The Humongous Book of Games for Children’s Ministry
God’s Loving Plans PDF

Snack: Bundle of Sticks
This is a fun snack to go along with the story. Basically just pretzel sticks tied together with a Twizzlers Pull and Peel. You could make them ahead of time or in class. Please make an allergy sign if you do this.
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