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The Story of Abraham and Isaac: Lessons of Faith and Obedience
Hello, friends! Today, we will tell the story of how God tested Abraham and his son Isaac in a special way. Through this story, we will learn how much God loves us. Through the faith and obedience of Abraham and Isaac, we will understand the importance of trusting in God.

by Hoching Jung

God's Love and Blessings
God's Love
Abraham loved God very much and followed God's word well.
God's Blessings
God promised to give Abraham many blessings.
The Birth of Isaac
God gave Abraham and Sarah a son named Isaac.
Parental Love
Abraham and Sarah loved Isaac very much.
God's Test

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God's Call
One day, God decided to test Abraham.

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God's Command
God told Abraham, 'Take your son Isaac and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering to me.'

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Abraham's Response
Abraham was saddened to hear this, but he decided to believe and obey God.
The Start of the Journey of Faith

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Preparation
Abraham took Isaac and set out for Mount Moriah.

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Necessary Items
They prepared wood and fire together.

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Climbing the Mountain
Abraham and Isaac climbed the mountain together.
Isaac's Question
Isaac's Curiosity
Isaac asked his father, "Father, where is the lamb for the burnt offering?"
Abraham's Response
Abraham answered, "God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering."
Spiritual Meaning
Like Isaac, we too should believe in God and trust that He will provide for everything.
Altar Preparation

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Arrival
Abraham and Isaac arrived at the top of Mount Moriah.

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Building the Altar
Abraham began to gather stones and build an altar.

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Preparing the Wood
Isaac helped his father by placing the wood on top of the altar.
Abraham's Resolve
Obedience
Abraham decided to follow God's command.
Love
Abraham loved Isaac very much, but he loved God even more.
Faith
Abraham believed that God had a good plan.
Preparation
Abraham placed Isaac on the altar, ready to offer him to God.
God's Intervention

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The Angel's Appearance
Suddenly, God's angel appeared.

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The Angel's Message
The angel stopped Abraham.

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God's Message
'Abraham, I now know that you truly believe in me and obey me. Now, do not harm Isaac.'
God's Provision
Ram
God provided a ram caught in the thicket as a substitute for Isaac.
Faith
God was pleased with Abraham's faith.
Protection
God protected Isaac.
Abraham's Gratitude

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Gratitude
Abraham was deeply grateful to God.

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Sacrifice
Abraham offered a ram to God.

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Joy
Abraham and Isaac felt the love of God and rejoiced.
God's Promise
Blessing
God spoke to Abraham again, "I have seen your faith, and I will greatly bless you and your descendants."
Descendants
"Your descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky."
Global Blessing
"All the people in the world will be blessed because of you."
Spiritual Meaning
God delights in our faith and promises us great blessings.
Abraham and Isaac's Return

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Descent
Abraham and Isaac came down the mountain together.

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Conversation
They discussed God's love and faithfulness.

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Gratitude
On their way home, they offered a prayer of thanksgiving to God.
Lessons from the Story
Faith
God cherishes our faith.
Obedience
It is important to obey God's word.
Love
God loves us unconditionally.
Drawing Pictures with Children

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Preparation
Distribute paper and colored pencils to the children.

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Drawing
Have the children draw the scene of Abraham and Isaac meeting God on Mount Moriah.

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Sharing
Encourage the children to show and explain their drawings to their friends.
Quiz Time
'Finding What God Has Prepared' Game
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Game Explanation
The teacher explains the story bit by bit, and the children try to guess what has been prepared.
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Example 1
Teacher: "Abraham was about to offer Isaac to God. But God stopped Abraham and what did He prepare instead?" Children: "A ram!"
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Example 2
Teacher: "When God saw Abraham's faith, what did He promise?" Children: "He gave a great blessing!"
'Abraham and Isaac Role Play' Game

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Climbing the Mountain
The children imitate climbing the mountain.

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Isaac's Question
The children engage in a dialogue, asking each other Isaac's question.

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The Angel Appears
The children act surprised and stop in their tracks.

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Prayer of Gratitude
The children fold their hands and act out a prayer of gratitude.
Summary of Today's Lesson
Faith
Abraham followed and believed in God until the end.
Blessing
God saw Abraham's faith and promised him great blessings.
Trust
We should also believe in God and trust the promises He has given us.
Love
God always loves us and protects us.
Praying Together

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Start of Prayer
"Now let's clasp our hands together and pray with gratitude to God."

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Content of Prayer
"God, just as Abraham believed and followed You, help us to do the same. We are grateful for the plan You have prepared for us."

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End of Prayer
"We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen."
Closing Remarks
Praise
"You did great today!"
Next Appointment
"We'll share more fun Bible stories together next time."
Farewell
"Goodbye, everyone!"