Introduction for: Year 1, Lesson 06
Abraham & Lot
The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God called Abram to go and bless others.
Genesis 12–13
Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Generosity – Abram was generous. We to should learnt to give and let others go first to bless them.
Memory Verse
And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.
Genesis 15:6
Abraham & Lot
Bible Text: Genesis 12–13
Answer the following questions:
After asking these for yourself, you will be ready to ask these questions of the students after you tell the story.| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did you like in the story? | |
| What did you not like in the story? | |
| What does the story teach you about God? | |
| What does the story teach you about mankind? | |
| What might the Lord be calling you to do after hearing this story? |
Teacher Soft Skills Development
Create 5 Questions and answers to thoughtfully review the text.| Question | Answer | |
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| Who | ||
| What | ||
| When | ||
| Where | ||
| Why | ||
| How |
Classroom Sequence for Abraham & Lot (Genesis 12–13)
#1 Welcome the Students
AHello students, please sit down and stay quiet for prayer.”
BPray and praise God for a beautiful day, and
ask God to bless the teacher and students.
#2 Rules Review
Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, put away their toys/personal items, and have fun.
#3 Music
Sing two or more joyful songs.
#4 Five-Finger Prayer Time
Thumb
Praise God for His
worthy character
Index Finger
Confess sins
Middle Finger
Thank God for
His great care
Ring Finger
Pray for those
who are weak
or in need
Pinky
Pray for my own
needs
#5 Bible Time
Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, avoid toys, and have fun.
#6 Story Time
Engage:
Expound: Tell the Story (5-10 minutes)
1. Mention the historical situation.
2. Begin: “This is a true story from God’s
Word.”
3. Tell accurately with gestures/pictures.
(Accurate/Transferable/Contextual/Short)
Explain (Before or after the story – not during):
1. Share insights and biblical principles.
2. Compare with Jesus or NT when appropriate.
3. Identify Christian virtue(s): Generosity – Abram was generous. We to should learnt to give and let others go first to bless them.
4. Apply an example to real life.
Note: Learning to read the full passage and accurately retell a short version is part of the personal development of the teacher.
#7 Expand
Do 2 or 3 of the following as time permits. The teacher does not have to do everything listed – just choose according to the time permitted.
A. Retell the Story so the students can memorize it.
If possible, tell the story again so the students can memorize it.
B. Craft
Print or draw a camel standing on a rectangle that extends across the bottom. After cutting out the camel and rectangle, fold the camel in a way that turns the rectangle into the ground behind the camel. (Download Template: 01-06-Camel (6 downloads ) )
Create the Folded Paper Pack: Take the 1/4 sheet of paper and fold it in half to form a long sheet, and then fold it over in half to make the long sheet just half as long. Cut a half-circle along the middle half of the fold - this will be the place that fits over the camel hump. Place the folded paper over the camel’s hump so it looks like the camel is carrying it. When the folded paper is removed and opened, children can draw inside it the items Abraham might pack for his journey—such as food, water, clothing, or tents.
C. Total Physical Response
Teacher Says | Kids Do (TPR) |
“Abram, Go to the land I show you.” | March in place |
“I will bless you and make a big family.” | Hold arms very wide |
“Abram lived in a tent.” | Tent shape with arms |
“Abram obeyed and traveled.” | March; pretend to carry bags |
“Lot, you choose the land.” | Shade eyes; look around |
“Lot went one way.” | Step 3 steps RIGHT |
“Abram trusted God and went the other way.” | Step 3 steps LEFT |
“Abram, look in every direction!” | Turn all directions looking |
“I will give you this land.” | Arms wide |
“Abram worshiped.” | Kneel; hands up |