YEA Lesson Library
Start Packing!
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches that, like Abram and Sarai, the student needs to trust and obey God.
Scriptures
Genesis 12:1-8
Psalm 37:3-5
Proverbs 3:5-6
Matthew 6:33
Luke 11:28
Acts 7:2-3
1 Corinthians 2:9
Hebrews 11:8-9
Words to Know
VACATION - a time of rest from your work
NATION - a community of people
The Lesson
Long, long ago there was a man named Abram. One day God said to Abram, "Start Packing!" Now, I'm sure Abram wondered where he was going.
God told Abram to move away from his family and friends. God was going to lead Abram to a new land. God had great plans for Abram. Abram's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would become great nations.
Abram was so excited. He went to his wife, Sarai, and told her to Start Packing! Just think how Sarai must have felt. Do you think she was excited? She probably asked, "Where are we going?" Abram said, "I don't know. We must trust God. He will show us the way."
So, Abram and Sarai packed all their clothes. They left their home. They left their family and friends. Abram and Sarai did what God told them and started on their trip. They lived in a tent instead of their nice home for the rest of their lives. Abram and Sarai traveled a long way. God made Abram very rich in cattle, silver, and gold. God showed Abram the land that He would give to his great-grandchildren. It was beautiful. Abram was so happy that he built an altar and thanked God.
Abram obeyed and trusted God to keep His promise. God always keeps His promises.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Hebrews 11:8
Monday - Acts 7:2-3
Tuesday- Genesis 12:1-2
Wednesday - 1Corinthians 2:9
Thursday - Matthew 6:33
Friday - Psalm 37:3-5
Saturday - Proverbs 3:5-6
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, children will be able to:
1. Identify Abram as the man God spoke to.
2. Tell what God told Abram to do.
3. State that Abram obeyed and trusted God.
Topics & Themes
Abraham
Altar
Blessings
God’s Promises
Gratitude
Sarah
Tents
Trusting God
Worship God
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA Student's and Teacher's books, attendance and memory verse charts, stars, CD, CD player, songbook, magazine pictures, glue, butcher's paper, suitcase (clothing items optional)
Preparation
Preschool-age children have identifiable characteristics and needs. They are naturally curious about their surroundings. They are, therefore, eager to explore and discover God’s world. Their understanding of history and geography are very limited, so these lessons must be related to their own world of experiences.
These experiential lessons provide numerous opportunities for the children to learn by doing, sharing experiences, talking about what they have learned, and accomplishing hands-on tasks. Every portion of the lesson, including the activity, is important to a well-rounded learning experience.
Before class, cut the following pictures from magazines: man, woman, house, suitcase, camel, car, tent, hotel, sheep and cows. Attach a strip of butcher's paper on the wall of your classroom, low enough for the children to reach.
Review Questions
Place the magazine pictures on a table. As you ask the following questions, have the children choose a picture that will answer the question, and
glue it on the time travel line.
1. Who were the man and woman that God spoke to? (Abram and Sarai.)
2. Where did Abram and Sarai live? (House.)
3. What did God tell Abram to do? (Start Packing! picture of suitcase.)
4. What did they load their belongings onto? (Camels.)
5. Where did Abram and Sarai stay while they traveled? (Tent.)
6. What did the new land that God would give them look like? (Grass, trees, river.)
REACH Activity
Letter: L
Words: long, lead, land, left, lived, lives
Sentence:
ABRAM LEFT HIS HOUSE BECAUSE GOD WAS LEADING HIM TO A NEW LAND.
Song
“I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” is on page 23 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in prayer, thanking God for how He takes care of all of our needs. Ask each child to name something that God has given them.
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