At-home guide / number 6
The Father of Nations
Genesis 11-13. Part 1 of the story, the pentateuch. This guide went out for Sunday September 15, 2024.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God promises to bless the nations through Abraham.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Genesis 11-13
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the
I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
- Genesis 12:2
Watch the video below 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.
Do you remember some of the ways God has judged people when they sinned? What were they? What are some ways God has kept his promise to save the nations?
TakeawayEven though the nations rebelled against God, God still moved forward with his gracious plan to save them.
What did God ask Abraham to do? Do you think that was easy for Abraham? How does the way that Abraham responded to God show us how we should respond to God?
TakeawayLike Abraham, we should obey God's call to follow him.
What promise did God make to Abraham? Do you think it was easy for Abraham to believe his promise? What are some reasons we might have a hard time believing that God will keep his promises? How does Abraham's example help us trust God when it is hard?
TakeawayLike Abraham, we should believe that God keeps his promises.
How is the promised Snake Crusher connected to Abraham and Abraham's family? How is he connected to the promise God made to Abraham?
TakeawayJesus came from Abraham's offspring to bless the nations.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 6 sits in part 1, the pentateuch.