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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

The wages of sin is death.


Romans 6:23a
"You are a helpless sinner who deserves to die!" Too often
we have tried to shield children from this important truth.
When we hear those words, we often worry about hurting
a child’s self-esteem. Why not wait until children are older
and can accept hard realities better? The reality is that
children are helpless sinners who deserve God’s wrath
just like all of us. That is their biggest problem. Children
need to hear the truth so they, like us, can turn to the
remedy—Jesus the Savior!
Jesus, What a Savior! takes kindergarteners on a journey
of redemptive history while focusing on the centrality of
the greatness and worth of God. This is done by focusing
on God’s revelation of His Son, Jesus, as the one and only
hope for desperate sinners. Jesus, What a Savior! presents
the following key redemptive themes through Bible stories
presented chronologically:
• the incomparable greatness and worth of God, who is
to be desired and treasured above all things
• the desperate condition of sinners who have fallen
short of treasuring the glory of God and are helpless to save themselves
• the all-sufficient work of Jesus on the cross to save sinners who put their trust in Him
Throughout Jesus, What a Savior!, children will see the image of a heart. Jesus has a shiny heart because He is
sinless and righteous. This shiny heart reminds us what our heart should be like. A darkened heart reminds us
that we are sinners. Finally, a red heart reminds us of Jesus' death on the cross for sinner and his desire to be
both our Savior and our Friend.
Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Bruised and broken by the fall;
Jesus ready stands to save you
Full of pardoning love for all.
Let no conscience make you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All that He requires of sinners
Is to turn and trust in Him.
Joseph Hart

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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02. Lesson Overview

Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for


A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Scope & Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence


Sequence TargeT grade: KindergarTen • inTended Use: sUnday school • lessons: 40 • esV

The Scope &


Sequence provides
an overview of the
Jesus, What a Savior
curriculum, including
lesson titles, key themes,
Scope and Sequence
a short description of Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children
each lesson and the are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This
memory verses. curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
Short and expanded center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened
versions of the and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin
Scope & Sequence on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts.
are also available as
PDF downloads at Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b
childrendesiringGod.org God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy.
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that
USAGE TIPS: the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all!
• Explain to church leaders
what children are learning
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1
at each grade level.
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel,
• Help teachers and small
touch, hear and smell how special God is.
group leaders understand
the curriculum scope in Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His
order to teach the material glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children
more effectively. understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is.

• Share with parents to give


Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a
them an overview of the year,
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate
and to assist their son or
relationship with His people.
daughter with review. It can
also help parents know how God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something
to specifically pray for different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
their children. emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but
because He is their Creator and their God.

Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all.

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death.
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death.

Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence © 2013 Children Desiring God

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Sequence Lesson 6: All People Are Born Sinners and Alienated from God Memory Verse: Romans 3:23, 5:19a
The Scope & All people are deserving of God's punishment of death (hell), but He is patient with sinners.
Sequence provides Not only were Adam and Eve seperated from God, but their sin affected all people. Since we are all descendants of Adam
an overview of the and Eve, we are all born sinful and already separated from God. Because of our sinful natures we all deserve God’s
punishment—death and hell. As the lesson looks at various biblical characters, children will see that though all of these
curriculum, including
people are sinners, God was patient with each of them.
lesson titles, key themes,
a short description of Lesson 7: God Makes a Way for Sinners to Come to Him Memory Verses: Hebrews 9:22b, 11:6a
each lesson and the In His love, God made a way to cover the sin of His people who come to Him in faith.
memory verses. In the last lesson, a problem was presented: All people are sinners and therefore separated from God. Not only this, but
Short and expanded people are helpless to save themselves. But, there is good news to share with the children in this lesson. In His mercy, God
made a way to cover the sin of His people. The provision of sacrifices is presented, but the sacrifice itself is not enough. As
versions of the
demonstrated by Cain and Abel, people must come to God by faith.
Scope & Sequence
are also available as Lesson 8: God Punishes a Sinful World Memory Verses: Psalm 1:6
PDF downloads at God is patient with sinners and will always keep His promises.
childrendesiringGod.org Since Adam and Eve every person is born sinful. God is grieved by the sin of mankind, but is patient with sinners. This
lesson highlights two main components of God’s faithfulness revealed in the flood: 1) God is faithful to punish sinners; and
USAGE TIPS: 2) God is faithful to those who place their trust in Him. Even though Noah was a sinner, God showed mercy to him because
faith in God is pleasing to God.
• Explain to church leaders
what children are learning
Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham Memory Verses: Psalm 86:9
at each grade level.
God desires to make a people for Himself and promises Abraham descendants from all nations.
• Help teachers and small
group leaders understand The story of Abraham emphasizes justification by faith alone. As the lesson walks through Abraham’s life, the children will
the curriculum scope in notice that God chooses Abraham to be His friend. God promises Abraham descendants from all nations, and God grants
order to teach the material Abraham the faith to respond in belief to God’s promise. Students will see in this lesson that it is through this promise that
more effectively. God is working to bring about a special people for Himself.

• Share with parents to give


Lesson 10: The Ten Commandments Show Us God's Ways Memory Verses: Romans 7:12
them an overview of the year,
and to assist their son or
God desires to reveal His righteousness and His laws and commands are perfect, right and good.
daughter with review. It can That the law was not meant to be used as a job description or as a way to earn favor with God. It was meant to show us the
also help parents know how perfect ways of God. The law shows us our inability to measure up to the perfect righteousness that God demands. God
to specifically pray for expects us to obey His law, but we are incapable of doing so.
their children.
Lesson 11: The Ten Commandments Show Us Our Sin Memory Verse: Romans 3:20b
Sinful people are not able to obey God's commands as He expects them to. The law shows us that
we are helpless in our sin and must trust God.
This lesson is the flip-side of the previous lesson. Whereas the emphasis of Lesson 10 was to show that God is righteous
and He gave us His law to show us what He demands, Lesson 11 is designed to focus on the inability of the sinner to ever
fully obey these commands. God expects that people should obey His commands. The law shows us that, just like the
Israelites in the wilderness, we are helpless to attain our own righteousness through the law and must trust God.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Sequence Lesson 12: God Promises to Remove the Sin of His People Memory Verses: Ezekiel 36:26a
The Scope & People are weak and helpless to save themselves, but God desires to remove the sin and guilt of
Sequence provides His people so they can enjoy Him forever.
an overview of the People are weak and helpless to save themselves, which leaves them weighed down by the guilt of sin. God did not leave
curriculum, including people there though; He made a way so that we can enjoy Him as we were created to do. Children will see that God gifted
David with many great talents and abilities, and yet David was a sinner. David knew that he was a sinner and that all of his
lesson titles, key themes, talents would not fix his sin problem. Just like David, we are all sinners unable to do what is required of us. But God had a
a short description of promise for David, and for all of us. He promised to save His people and give them a new heart.
each lesson and the
memory verses. Lesson 13: Jesus the Savior is Born Memory Verse: Matthew 1:21
God loves His people and desires to save them from their sin. He was faithful to send Jesus as the
Short and expanded promised Savior.
versions of the
The Christmas story shows the faithfulness of God. In the Old Testament, God promised to save a people, and give
Scope & Sequence them new hearts. Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise. The Christmas story is a great example of how God reveals His
are also available as greatness to and through humble people. Mary was no one special in her time, and no one expected the Savior of the
PDF downloads at world to come as a tiny baby, but God fulfilled His promise in this way.
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Lesson 14: Jesus is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verses: John 1:1, 14a
Jesus, the promised Savior, is fully God and became the Word of God in fully human form.
USAGE TIPS:
Building off what was learned in Lesson 1 about the attributes of God, children will see that Jesus was not just a baby, He
• Explain to church leaders
was and is the Word of God in human form. Jesus, the promised Savior, was a baby; just like all of us were, but He was also
what children are learning
very different—He was God. This is a hard concept to understand, but nevertheless it is true.
at each grade level.
• Help teachers and small Lesson 15: Jesus Understands Sinners Memory Verses: Hebrews 2:18
group leaders understand Because Jesus shared in our humanity, He was tempted in every way and is able to sympathize
the curriculum scope in with sinners. But, Jesus is God; He never yielded to temptation.
order to teach the material
more effectively. Jesus was like the rest of us in many ways. He shared in our humanity, and He is able to sympathize with sinners because
He was tempted to sin Himself. Yet, Jesus had one big difference from the rest of us, He did not sin. His heart was not
• Share with parents to give tainted by sin. This is good news for sinners. It means that we have a King who knows what life is like for us, but whose
them an overview of the year, perfect obedience makes Him able to save sinners.
and to assist their son or
daughter with review. It can Lesson 16: Jesus Proclaims His Good News to Sinners Memory Verse: Luke 4:18a
also help parents know how
God sent Jesus to proclaim His good news and to save sinners.
to specifically pray for
their children. After Jesus returned from His experience in the wilderness, the Bible says that He returned to Galilee in the power of the
Spirit. He was now ready to begin the true mission for which He was sent: To be the promised Savior. God had sent John
the Baptist to prepare the way for Jesus. Jesus proclaimed good news to sinners—news about salvation from their sin.

Lesson 17: Jesus Teaches Sinners Memory Verse: John 8:31b


Jesus reveals the truth about God through words, pictures and actions to give understanding to
sinners. Jesus' friends are through who respond in faith that is demonstrated through obedience.
Jesus began proclaiming His message of salvation. His message was good news, but it was not always understood by
sinners. In everything that Jesus said and did, He revealed the greatness and worth of God. In His desire to make God
known He did not just speak in scholarly terms, but used stories and illustrations that everyone could understand, so that
many would respond in faith. In this lesson, children will learn how Jesus used The Parable of the Sower to explain that His
friends are those who respond in faith and obedience.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Sequence Lesson 18: Jesus Call Sinners Memory Verse: Luke 5:32
The Scope & Jesus is all powerful and displays the greatness and worth of God. He came to save helpless
Sequence provides sinners and chooses them to be His friends.
an overview of the As Jesus began His special mission to save sinners, He befriended a group of men to love and disciple. He did not need
curriculum, including them because of their gifts and abilities. Rather, they were ordinary men of no worldly significance or impressive ability,
but they all shared one common characteristic—they were all sinners. They were chosen not as “helpers” but as a means
lesson titles, key themes,
by which Jesus would display the greatness and worth of God by calling and saving sinners.
a short description of
each lesson and the Lesson 19: Jesus Heals Sinners Memory Verse: John 10:10b
memory verses. Jesus displays the power of God and has compassion on helpless sinners. Jesus knows our
greatest need for forgiveness of sin only comes through trusting in Him.
Short and expanded
versions of the Jesus was not just a great moral teacher—He was God and was able to display the power of God. The story of Jesus
healing the paralytic shows us this great power to heal, but Jesus knew that the paralytic had a much greater need than
Scope & Sequence being able to walk. This man needed to be saved from his sin and separation from God. This lesson teaches children that
are also available as Jesus knows our real need—forgiveness from sin—and He has the power to meet that need. It is through trusting in Jesus
PDF downloads at that our sins are forgiven.
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Lesson 20: Jesus Spends Time with Sinners Memory Verses: Luke 5:31-32
Jesus came to save even the worst of sinners. No one is righteous or can be saved by their own merits.
USAGE TIPS:
Jesus spent time with a wide variety of people during His earthly ministry. Some people (the Pharisees) were not always
• Explain to church leaders
pleased with those whom Jesus chose as friends. This lesson demonstrates that Jesus called even the most offensive
what children are learning
sinners. No one is righteous, and people cannot be saved by their own merits.
at each grade level.
• Help teachers and small Lesson 21: Jesus Changes Sinners Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
group leaders understand Jesus is more powerful than Satan and came to free people from the bondage of sin.
the curriculum scope in
order to teach the material This lesson begins with the illustration of a caterpillar and butterfly, which demonstrates that sinners do not need a slight
more effectively. tweak to their hearts, but instead need a dramatic transformation. Children will learn that like the demon-possessed man,
sinners are held in bondage to the power of sin and are helpless to free themselves. But God is more powerful than Satan.
• Share with parents to give He came to free people from the bondage of sin and is able to transform a sinner’s heart.
them an overview of the year,
and to assist their son or Lesson 22: Jesus Welcomes All Kinds of Sinners Memory Verses: Psalm 67:3
daughter with review. It can
Jesus proclaims His message to all people and gives salvation through faith to Gentiles as well.
also help parents know how
to specifically pray for In the Old Testament, God primarily revealed Himself to Israel, but the Messiah was not just for the people of Israel. The
their children. good news of salvation is for all nations. The story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman shows us that God grants
faith to Gentiles as well as Jews, but most importantly, it demonstrates that faith in God brings about salvation for a sinner.

Lesson 23: Jesus Calms Fearful Sinners Memory Verses: John 14:1
Jesus understands our weaknesses and has compassion on us. Every situation is under Jesus'
control because He is God.
This lesson uses the examples of Jesus’ power in calming a storm and walking on water to demonstrate that Jesus is God,
and nothing is too hard for Him. Jesus understands our weaknesses—He knows we are fearful, and He has compassion
on us. Jesus wants sinners to trust Him in all things, including salvation from the righteous judgment of God for our sin.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Sequence Lesson 24: Jesus Satisfies Sinners Memory Verse: John 6:35a
The Scope & Fallen man has both physical and spiritual needs. Jesus is God and provides for these needs.
Sequence provides The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 demonstrates the power of Jesus. However, emphasis is placed on the fact that Jesus
an overview of the does more than merely meet our physical needs of hunger (even in miraculous ways), but He is the one who satisfies our
curriculum, including spiritual hunger. It is the spiritual need that He came to fulfill.

lesson titles, key themes, Lesson 25: Jesus Receives Childlike Sinners Memory Verses: Mark 10:14b
a short description of Jesus shows the love of His Father. All people, children and adults, need Jesus.
each lesson and the
Jesus is happy with childlike faith. All people, children and adults, need Jesus, and we should depend on him for our every
memory verses. need, just like a child. God is a heavenly Father who pours out His love and goodness on undeserving sinners. He does not
Short and expanded need anything from us, and therefore He is free to give all things to His children. Jesus wants us to be like children who,
joyfully and without question, are totally dependent on Him.
versions of the
Scope & Sequence Lesson 26: Jesus Gives Rest to Weary Sinners Memory Verses: Matthew 11:28
are also available as God is grieved by evil and suffering.
PDF downloads at As earlier lessons have revealed, the Scriptures show that God desires His perfect law to be loved and obeyed. But sinful
childrendesiringGod.org hearts are not able to fulfill all of the requirements of the law. This lesson shows that Jesus came to fulfill the law for sinners
so that they could be saved. Jesus took the burden on Himself, to complete for sinners what they were unable to do
themselves, thereby giving sinners who trust in Him rest for their souls.
USAGE TIPS:

• Explain to church leaders Lesson 27: Jesus Seeks for Lost Sinners Memory Verse: Luke 19:10
what children are learning
Jesus is like a shepherd and people are like lost sheep. He delights in saving sinners.
at each grade level.
The parable of the shepherd and lost sheep illustrates that Jesus is like a loving shepherd and people are like lost sheep.
• Help teachers and small
Not only does Jesus rescue helpless sinners, but He delights in saving them. It is He who comes seeking after us, not the
group leaders understand
other way around.
the curriculum scope in
order to teach the material
Lesson 28: Jesus is Kind to Undeserving Sinners Memory Verses: John 3:17
more effectively.
Jesus is righteous and has the right to condemn sinners, but He is kind and merciful to those
• Share with parents to give
sinners whom He chooses.
them an overview of the year,
and to assist their son or The story of the woman caught in adultery is used to demonstrate to students that all people are sinners and deserve
daughter with review. It can condemnation. Only Jesus is righteous, and only Jesus has the right to condemn a sinner. This lesson explains that even
this woman, who had been caught doing something bad, was able to be saved by the mercy of Jesus.
also help parents know how
to specifically pray for
Lesson 29: Jesus Brings Joy to Unhappy Sinners Memory Verse: Psalm 92:4
their children.
Jesus displays the greatness of God in all He does and He has power over death. Praise and
worship express the true happiness we find in Jesus.
Through the story of Lazarus’ death, children will discover that there is one who conquers death. Jesus demonstrates that
He is the most special of all—He is God—and He holds power over death. Jesus did not just raise Lazarus from the dead,
but He came to save His people from eternal death and condemnation in order that they might experience the greatest
joy of all—eternal life with Him.

Lesson 30: Jesus Serves Sinners Memory Verse: Matthew 20:28


Even though Jesus is the most important person of all, He became a humble servant.
Jesus is God, He is all powerful, and all things belong to Him. Yet in this lesson, children are presented with Jesus who
willingly took on the role of a servant, which would eventually cost Him his life. Jesus came to do the hardest job of all—
bear the terrible wrath of God for helpless, condemned sinners.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Sequence Lesson 31: Jesus Loves Sinners Memory Verse: John 15:13
The Scope & Jesus freely chooses to love unworthy sinners and calls them to be His friends.
Sequence provides Through the majority of this curriculum, students have been looking at the life of Jesus. But all of His teaching and actions
an overview of the were leading up to one ultimate goal: To display the glory of God in an obedient Son who loves sinners, just as His Father
curriculum, including does, and who freely chooses to pour out on them the wonderful gift of His love. Though these sinners are unworthy, Jesus
shows sinners the depths of His great love as He call them to be His friends.
lesson titles, key themes,
a short description of Lesson 32: Jesus is Patient with Sinners Memory Verse: 1 John 4:10
each lesson and the Jesus understands the hearts of sinners are weak and afraid.
memory verses. After the conversation that Jesus had with His disciples during the Last Supper, one would think that the disciples would
Short and expanded have been overwhelmed by the words of love and assurance that Jesus had expressed. Yet Jesus made the announcement
that they would all fall away. It was shocking to Peter. But Jesus knows the human heart is sinful, weak, afraid, and prone
versions of the
to wander in its affections. Unlike us, Jesus never wanders in His affections. Jesus did not abandon His mission because
Scope & Sequence of His friends’ unfaithfulness.
are also available as
PDF downloads at Lesson 33: Jesus Gives Up His Life for Sinners Memory Verse: Romans 5:8
childrendesiringGod.org Jesus displays the greatness and worth of God and is sovereign over the actions of all people. He
was obedient to His Father and willingly gave up His life for sinful people.
USAGE TIPS: All of the lessons in Jesus, What a Savior! build to this point: The means by which God will make a way of salvation for
sinners. This lesson aims to show students that every moment leading to Jesus’ death—the trial, the beatings, the nails,
• Explain to church leaders
the mocking crowds—were all part of God’s glorious plan. Jesus said “Yes” to the will of the Father in order to show the
what children are learning greatness and worth of God in saving unrighteous sinners.
at each grade level.
• Help teachers and small Lesson 34: Jesus Takes Away the Sin of His Friends Memory Verse: 1 Peter 2:24a
group leaders understand Righteous Jesus willingly received the wrath of God on behalf of His sinful friends.
the curriculum scope in
This lesson follows up on the story of the crucifixion by taking time to clearly communicate the theology of what
order to teach the material
happened on Good Friday. Through the review of past lessons and various Scripture passages, this lesson walks children,
more effectively.
step-by-step, through the Gospel message.
• Share with parents to give
them an overview of the year, Lesson 35: Jesus Gives New Life to His Friends Memory Verse: John 11:25
and to assist their son or
Jesus satisfied God's righteousness when He paid the full penalty for sin. His resurrection is
daughter with review. It can
proof that He is all powerful and victorious even over sin and death.
also help parents know how
to specifically pray for The last two lessons taught children that Jesus paid the full penalty for sin, but the story does not end with Jesus’
their children. death. God’s wrath was satisfied and Jesus is all-powerful even over sin and death. Jesus rose from the dead as proof
of His victory and makes His friends right with God. Jesus’ resurrection is the proof that Jesus had truly finished the
job He had come to do.

Lesson 36: Jesus' Promise for His Friends—Joy Forever Memory Verse: John 14:2
Jesus has gone to prepare the special reward of heaven which is a real place where Jesus' friends
will enjoy Him forever. Jesus keeps all of His promises.
This lesson is designed to aim children’s focus on the wonderful promise that Jesus has prepared eternal joy in Heaven
for His friends who love and trust Him. Children will discover many of the wonderful things that believers can look
forward to in Heaven, including beauty, happiness, and peace. But the best part of heaven is being with the most special
Person of all—our friend Jesus!

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

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Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Scope & Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence TargeT g rade: K indergarTen
Sequence Lesson 37: Jesus' Friends Love Him Most of All Memory Verse: Mark 12:30
The Scope & Jesus saves all those who believe in Him alone for salvation and love Him most of all.
Sequence provides
So far in the study, children have learned that people who believe in Jesus know that they are helpless sinners, and that
an overview of the only Jesus can help them. This lesson teaches children that Jesus’ friends also love God above all else. Where our treasure
curriculum, including is, there our heart will be also. The aim of this lesson is to help children understand that true belief will result in loving
lesson titles, key themes, Jesus more than anything or anyone else, and having Him alone as our priceless treasure.

a short description of Lesson 38: Jesus' Friends Obey Him Memory Verse: John 14:15
each lesson and the Jesus gives His friends, who desire to obey Him, the Holy Spirit to help they obey God's commands.
memory verses.
As was discussed earlier in the curriculum, God’s commands are holy, righteous, and good. God is deserving of our
Short and expanded obedience, but we cannot be perfect law keepers. This lesson discusses the new commandments Jesus gave His
versions of the friends—to love God most and to love others as themselves. Students will learn that obedience to Christ is not optional.
True faith in Jesus will be evidenced by true obedience to Jesus, and it is the Holy Spirit who helps us to succeed in this.
Scope & Sequence
are also available as Lesson 39: Only Jesus! Memory Verse: John 14:6
PDF downloads at Everyone is a helpless sinner and deserves God's wrath. Jesus calls sinners to put their faith in
childrendesiringGod.org Him for Salvation. He is the most special person of all.
The story of the wise and foolish builders encourages children to set their hope on the firm rock of Christ alone. People are
USAGE TIPS: tempted to place their hope in good works (e.g., being good, being kind, etc.), but these things will fail in times of trouble.
Just as the foolish man’s house collapsed in the storm, so will a faith built on works.
• Explain to church leaders
what children are learning
Lesson 40: Jesus Invites you to Receive Him Memory Verses: John 1:12
at each grade level.
Jesus desires to save sinners so that they may enjoy Him forever. All people must respond to
• Help teachers and small Jesus—either in belief of unbelief. Jesus invites you to trust in Him.
group leaders understand
the curriculum scope in The final lesson asks children to place their faith in the truth they have heard over the course of the curriculum.
order to teach the material It emphasizes that receiving Jesus means not only receiving His saving grace, but also His daily lordship over their lives.
True belief puts Jesus at the center of all things. Not all people will trust Jesus, but all will be held accountable for
more effectively.
their unbelief.
• Share with parents to give
them an overview of the year,
and to assist their son or
daughter with review. It can
also help parents know how
to specifically pray for
their children.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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What You Need to Start


Jesus, What a Savior! is written to be taught to lower elementary students over 40 weeks in a Sunday
school setting. The two main compontents of class time are the lesson—20-30 minutes, and the application
time—15-30 minutes. Directions for adapting the curriculum to different time frames or settings such as a
private school or in the home are included. The main teacher or team leader for the class should begin with a
Classroom Kit as well as a Student Workbook for each student attending the class.

Classroom Kit

T e a c h e r’ s G u i d e
Order one per classroom
(Available in Print or Electronic Formats)
This kit contains the basic tools you need to start teaching
this curriculum.
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Each kit contains one copy of the following: What a


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40 lessons and an appendix with further teacher resources.


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Workbooks helps children apply lesson truths to their own heart.
Includes lesson overview, memory verse/s, and an activity such
as coloring, cutting and pasting, tracing letters, or matching.
Print Format: printed in black and white and spiral bound. A
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Includes Visuals for Electronic display and printable PDFs of
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the Visual Packet, Growing in Faith Together pages, Application


Resources, Optional Activity Handouts, Verse Cards and the
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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham

Jesus,
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham

w h at a
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.

sav ior !
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Additional Resources
Depending on the size and structure of your children's ministry program, as well as the teaching styles of the
ministry team, you may need additional resources in order to accommodate co-teachers and small group
leaders, or to better equip your students to memorize Scripture. The resources listed below are recommended
based on these and other variable factors.

Teacher’s Guide

v isua l s PaC k et
t e a C h e r’ s G u i d e
Order one for each additional teacher
or small group leader
(available in Print or electronic formats)
A. Each co-teacher, small group leader and team leader
should have their own copy of the curriculum to study
and pray through as they prepare to minister to the

Jesus, Jesus,
children under their care. The Teacher’s Guide (which is
also available in the Classroom Kit) contains curriculum
introduction with teaching instructions, 40 lessons and
an appendix with further teacher resources. Wh at a What a
Print Format: choose from a 3-ring binder or spiral bound.
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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
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keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

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Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s
Guide Jesus, What a Savior! Lesson 9
This sample shows
how the lessons are
structured and what God Makes a Promise to Abraham
a teacher will use to T e ac h e r I n t roduc t ion
prepare and teach the M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible:
lesson material. justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all
• God desires to make a
people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only
special people
ORDERING TIPS: way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting
• The Teacher’s Guide is
available in the Classroom • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own
to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness
Kit or on its own. Teachers
gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
can choose from three
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose
formats: 3-ring binder, coil trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a
bound or as an electronic
• God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and
PDF download. Each ethnic groups of the world.
teacher and small group
Abraham descendants
leader should have a copy
from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the
to prepare for the lesson promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep
and application times.
M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
Each lesson is focused
worship before you, O awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them
around several key
themes and passages
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself
of Scripture, which name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue.
are highlighted in the
Scripture F rom t h e R e s ou rc e s DV D
grey box along with the
memory verse. 1) Genesis 12:1-2 • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red
Teacher Introductions 3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H)
help teachers prepare • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
their own hearts with • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child)
5) (Psalm 86:9)
a short devotional and
6) (James 2:23) Other Supplies
prayer points.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Visuals and any • 2 paper plates › World map
preparation needed are • 8 crayons › Photos of people from
listed and explained. • Small pile of sand (if sand is not other nations
Some visuals are available, use salt or sugar)
available on the • For Application (for each child):
Resources DVD or in the › Star stickers, sequins, or
printed Visuals Packet. glitter glue
Visuals in bold can be › Markers or crayons
displayed electronically.
Other supplies—such as
the paper plates—may
need to be gathered by
the teacher.
Supplies needed for the
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workbook or application
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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Teacher’s God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Guide M at e r i a l s f or O p t iona l A c t i v i t i e s
This sample shows
1. Missions Book 3. Glow-in-the-Dark Placard
how the lessons are
› Missions book, such as I Heard Good News Today You will need the following supplies for each child:
structured and what by Cornelia Lehn › 4.5” x 6” piece of black construction paper
a teacher will use to › Glue
2. Missions Map › Glow-in-the-dark star shapes
prepare and teach the
› Laminated world map › Psalm 86:9 Handout (OA-9, Resources DVD)
lesson material. › Flags or photos

ORDERING TIPS:

• The Teacher’s Guide is


available in the Classroom
Kit or on its own. Teachers
can choose from three
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
bound or as an electronic
PDF download. Each
teacher and small group
leader should have a copy
to prepare for the lesson
and application times.

For classes with extra


time, two to three
Optional Activities are
included in each lesson.
Some supples are
included as printable
PDFs on the Resources
DVD. These and other
materials teachers will
need to gather are
listed here.

This space will also


include as needed:
preparation and visual
assembly directions,
diagrams showing
how to assemble more
complicated visuals,
notes for the following
week if special advanced
preparation is needed
(e.g., sprouting bean
seeds), and directions
for setting up the
classroom if a visual
needs to be hung on
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the wall or hidden in


the room.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s Lesson 9
Guide
This sample shows
Large Group Lesson
how the lessons are (Briefly review last week’s lesson by asking the following types of questions.)
structured and what
a teacher will use to Why did God send a flood over the whole world? Did everyone die in the flood?
prepare and teach the Why did God save Noah and his family? Were they sinners, too? What had God
lesson material. done to Noah’s sinful heart?
• Noah loved, trusted, and obeyed God.
ORDERING TIPS:
• He knew he was helpless to fix his sinful heart.
• The Teacher’s Guide is
available in the Classroom • He knew he deserved God’s punishment. He knew that only God could
Kit or on its own. Teachers help him.
can choose from three
• He had faith in God. He did things God’s way.
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
bound or as an electronic • God was pleased with Noah and God covered Noah’s sin.
PDF download. Each
teacher and small group • God saved Noah and his family from death in the flood.
leader should have a copy
to prepare for the lesson Illustration
and application times.
2 PAPeR PlATeS, (Take out the 2 Paper Plates and set them on a table or desk. Place the 8 crayons on
8 CRAYoNS,
PlATeS, PIle
one plate and the pile of sand on the other. Choose two children to come to the front.)
Review is often included
oF SAND
at the beginning of the I have special job for each of you.
lesson to tie it in to
previous lesson themes. You [addressing one of the children] should count the number of crayons.
Lessons start with an
introductory illustration And you [addressing the other] should count the number of grains of sand.
which prepares children
for the lesson focus (Help the child counting the sand get started. Let the second child continue counting the
and lays a foundation grains of sand for about a minute after the other child has finished counting the crayons.
for what will be taught. Address the following questions to the child who counted the crayons.)
Ideas are conveyed
with concrete, “real Did you finish counting the crayons already? How many are there? only eight? That
life” examples. is such a small number. [Child’s name] and I have hardly started counting the
grains of sand. There are too many grains to count! There must be thousands and
thousands of grains. I think we’ll give up counting the sand and just say that there
Teachers are
encouraged to lead is more than we can count.
children to discover (Have the children return to their seats. Display the 8 crayons for everyone to see.)
concepts through the
interactive lessons. A
variety of illustrations
and different types of
content within each
lesson appeals to visual,
auditory and kinaestheic
learning styles.
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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Teacher’s God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Guide There is a special reason I brought eight crayons to class today. eight is not a very
This sample shows big number, but it is the number of people who were on the ark and were saved
how the lessons are from the terrible flood. In all the world, God had saved eight people from death
structured and what and destruction.
a teacher will use to
prepare and teach the
Why such a small number? Does God only choose to save a very small number of
people? Is it too hard for God to save a lot of people? Can God only take care of
lesson material.
and love a few people at a time? Those are very important questions. Where will
we find the answer to those questions? Yes, in the Bible.
ORDERING TIPS:

• The Teacher’s Guide is


available in the Classroom Story
Kit or on its own. Teachers
can choose from three
God Gives Faith to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-2; 15:1, 5; 21:1-3; 22:1-13, 17-18)
formats: 3-ring binder, coil (The narrative of Abraham’s life of faith is long and most young children are familiar with
bound or as an electronic the major events in the story. Therefore, we will be giving a brief summary leading up to
PDF download. Each
the main focus: the sacrifice of Isaac and the resulting promise of God. Briefly summarize
teacher and small group
leader should have a copy the following events.)
to prepare for the lesson • After the flood, the world began to fill with people again.
and application times.
• Because Noah and his children were sinners, all the people born after the flood
are sinners too.
• God chose Abram and Sarai to be His people.
(Display the Abram and Sarai visuals.)

When visuals from the • God commanded Abram to leave his home and travel to a land far away.
Resources DVD are (Display Promise.)
used, thumbnails are
included in the margin God promised Abram a great reward: he would become the father of a great nation
so teachers can easily
of many people. even though it was hard to leave his home, Abram trusted and
see what needs to
be displayed. obeyed God. Abram and his wife Sarai had no children. God promised Abram that
Non-provided visuals Sarai would give birth to a boy.
are also mentioned here
• Abram knew that God is the most special person of all. Abram trusted God to
when appropriate.
keep His promise.
• God decided to give Abram and Sarai new names because of His promise:
Abraham and Sarah.
• Even though Sarah was too old to have a baby, nothing is too hard for God. God
kept His promise and Isaac was born.
(Display Isaac.)
• When Isaac was a young boy, God commanded Abraham to kill Isaac and offer
him as a sacrifice instead of an animal.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s Lesson 9
Guide Do you think Abraham would really do this? Isaac was the special son that God
This sample shows had promised him. Why not just sacrifice an animal like Abel did? Was Abraham
how the lessons are certain that God’s commands are always right? Did Abraham really believe that
structured and what God is good, loving, and faithful? Did Abraham love and trust God with all his
a teacher will use to heart? Did he do things God’s way?
prepare and teach the
lesson material. Genesis 22:10—Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to
slaughter his son.
ORDERING TIPS:
• Abraham trusted God with all his heart and obeyed Him, and this is what
• The Teacher’s Guide is
God did…
available in the Classroom
Kit or on its own. Teachers
Genesis 22:11-13—But the angel of the LORD called to him from heaven
can choose from three
formats: 3-ring binder, coil and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 12 He said, “Do
bound or as an electronic not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that
PDF download. Each you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from
teacher and small group me.” 13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind
leader should have a copy him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and
to prepare for the lesson took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son.
and application times.
(Display Ram.)

Suggested wording
• God saved Isaac and provided an animal sacrifice for Abraham to offer instead.
for the teacher to • God was happy to choose Abraham to be His friend.
use for complicated
or important ideas is • God wants to share His wonderful love and goodness with people.
formatted in italics. • Abraham was a sinner just like Adam, Eve, Abel, and Noah.
Points for teachers to (Tape one of the 2 Small Darkened Hearts to the Abram figure.)
convey in their own
• Like Abel and Noah, Abraham knew that he could not fix himself or do things
words is provided in
plain text. his own way and be happy.
• Abraham believed that God was the most special person of all, so he trusted
Tips for working with God and did things God’s way.
visuals, interacting
with the children, and • He trusted that God would provide a sacrifice (Genesis 22:8), and God covered
explaining challenging Abraham’s sinful heart.
concepts are included
in parenthesis through (Tape one of the 2 Small Red Hearts to the Darkened Heart on the Abram figure.)
out the lesson. • God was happy with Abraham’s faith and made a very special promise to
Abraham and his descendants.
(Display Stars.)
Scripture is highlighted
in the lesson with bold Genesis 22:17-18—[God said to Abraham,] “I will surely bless you, and
italic text but teacher are I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the
encouraged to use their sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of
Bibles with the students
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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Guide his enemies, 18 and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be
This sample shows
blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”
how the lessons are
structured and what PIle oF SAND (Show the children the pile of sand again.)
a teacher will use to
prepare and teach the Could we count all the grains of sand?
lesson material.
That’s how many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren (and on and
on) God promised to give to Abraham. There will be more descendants than
ORDERING TIPS:
Abraham can even count. These are children, who like their father Abraham, will
• The Teacher’s Guide is love and trust God with all their heart; people who know that only God can fix their
available in the Classroom
sinful hearts and make them happy.
Kit or on its own. Teachers
can choose from three (Tape the other Small Darkened Heart to the Sarai visual, and then tape the other
formats: 3-ring binder, coil Small Red Heart over Sarai’s Small Darkened Heart.)
bound or as an electronic
PDF download. Each God will say to these people, “You are My people and My friends.” God is so
teacher and small group special and wonderful that He is overflowing in love and happiness. God is so
leader should have a copy
great that He is able to save more than just a few people. God chooses to save lots
to prepare for the lesson
and application times.
and lots of people, more people than we can even count. God made that promise
to Abraham a long time ago and God is still keeping that promise today.

Small Group Application


Choose one or more of these application ideas, as time allows.

Workbook
Have children turn to Lesson 9 in their workbooks. Give them star stickers, sequins, or glitter glue to
decorate the stars.

God’s Friends
Ask the children to count the number of their friends. Is their number closer to the number of crayons or
Small group leaders to the number of grains of sand or rice?
are provided with a
variety of questions What about the number of God’s friends? What does this tell us about God?
and discussion starters
to help students to God is Great
transition the truths
Does God want to share His love and joy with just a few people or with lots and lots of people? Why is
learned from their head
to their heart. These God able to save so many people? Because God is so special, wonderful and great, He is able to love
truths are applied to and save as many people as He chooses.
the students’ lives in
practical ways.
Application is best
done in groups of
4-8 children.
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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s Lesson 9
Guide Memory Verse
This sample shows
how the lessons are Read today’s memory verse from Psalm 86:9—All the nations you have made shall come and worship
structured and what before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. Show the children a map of the world and pictures of
a teacher will use to people from other nations. Explain that the “nations” in this verse are people from all over the world.
prepare and teach the God wants to save many people to show how special He is!
lesson material.
God’s Promise
ORDERING TIPS: Point to the stars on the workbook page and have the children count them. Have the children fill in the
• The Teacher’s Guide is blank below their picture with the number of stars they counted (Answer: 32 stars). Ask the children if they
available in the Classroom have ever looked up into the sky on a very dark night.
Kit or on its own. Teachers
can choose from three There are a lot of stars in the sky. Too many to count! What should this remind us of?
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
bound or as an electronic Trusting God
PDF download. Each Ask the children what it means to really trust someone.
teacher and small group
leader should have a copy How did Abraham show that he really trusted God? (Recall the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac.)
to prepare for the lesson How did God respond to his faith? What does this show us about God? [He will provide what we need,
and application times. He is loving and good, etc.] Is it sometimes hard for you to trust God? For example, do you get scared
during a bad storm? What true things about God can you remember? How should these give you
confidence that God can always be trusted?

Trusting God
Recall what it was that God told Abraham to do.
Do you think that Abraham wanted to kill his son? If Abraham had done things his own way instead of
God’s way, what might he have done? Abraham trusted God with all his heart and he did things God’s way.
God is happy to call people who trust in Him “friends.”
Read James 2:23—…Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness—and he was
called a friend of God.

God is Keeping His Promise


Read God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 22:17-18.
How do we see God keeping this promise today?
Read today’s memory verse and explain how it relates to Genesis 22:17-18.

Seeing Jesus
The story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac is a “picture” of another father who sacrificed His only Son.
Who was that? [God sacrificing Jesus on the cross] Why was that sacrifice better than sacrificing
an animal? [At this point in the curriculum, simply pose the question without a lengthy answer
or explanation.]

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Guide Optional Activities
This sample shows
how the lessons are If time allows, choose one of the following optional activities:
structured and what
a teacher will use to 1. Missions Book
prepare and teach the Read a story from a missions book such as I Heard Good News Today by Cornelia Lehn (Faith
lesson material. and Life Press, 1983). Emphasize how the story is a fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham from
long ago.
ORDERING TIPS:

• The Teacher’s Guide is


2. Missions Map
available in the Classroom Laminate a poster-size world map. Help the children affix a set of various country’s flags or pictures
Kit or on its own. Teachers of nationals and/or missionaries, to the map at the appropriate places. You may wish to emphasize a
can choose from three
certain area of the world, such as the 10/40 Window, or countries served by missionaries from your
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
bound or as an electronic
church. In the following weeks, choose a different country each week and take a few minutes at the
PDF download. Each beginning or end of class to help the children pray specifically for the people there.
teacher and small group
leader should have a copy 3. Glow-in-the-Dark Placard
to prepare for the lesson
Cut out a 4.5” x 6” rectangle from black construction paper. Have the children glue a copy of the
and application times.
memory verse from the Psalm 86:9 Handout to the bottom half of the paper. Then have them glue
the glow-in-the-dark stars to the top half of the paper and suggest they hang it up at home where
Optional activities
they will be able to see it from their bed.
help children learn
in more creative and
interactive ways. These Send Home
activities help review
main ideas from the • Growing in Faith Together for Lesson 9 (one per child)
lesson, teach children
the memory verse,
further a discussion
started during the
application time. There
is a variety of activities
designed for both
small group and large
group settings. These
intentional activities
include treasure hunts,
making puzzles, creating
classroom displays,
reading stories, playing
games and much more.

Reminders of what
needs to be sent home
with the children are
given to teachers.
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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

Visuals include full color


illustrations, pictures
and signs that are used
to teach or enhance
parts of the lesson.

Visuals that do not


need to be assembled,
cut apart or built upon
are provided on the
Resources DVD in a
PDF format ready for
electronic display with a
projector or on a screen.
This can be helpful for
large classrooms.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

Visuals are designed


to last for years of
teaching. For added
durability, laminating
visuals—especially
assembled visuals—
is recommended.

Damaged or lost visuals


can be reprinted
from the files on the
Resources DVD in the
Classroom Kit.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham 9C: Promise

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more

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interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham

it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.
|9D: Isaac
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9E: Ram

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Lesson 9

Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence Growing in Faith Together L esson 9
TargeT grade: KindergarTen • inTended Use: sUnday school • lessons: 40 • esV Jesus, What a Savior! Lesson 9 Parent and Child resourCe Page Jesus, What a Savior!

God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
20 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God 21
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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham 9F: Stars

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
20 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God 21
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Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson

it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
| Children Desiring God

to use printed visuals.


• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
9G 9G
print the visuals or display
Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham

them electronically.
9G-9H: 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red Hearts

9H 9H

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Lesson Sample 2 Visuals Sample 2 Workbook Sample 2 Resource Sample 2
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Lesson 9

Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence Growing in Faith Together L esson 9
TargeT grade: KindergarTen • inTended Use: sUnday school • lessons: 40 • esV Jesus, What a Savior! Lesson 9 Parent and Child resourCe Page Jesus, What a Savior!

God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Student
Workbook Lesson 9 Jesus, What a Savior!
Student Notebooks
reinforce lesson

God Makes a Promise to Abraham


truths and encourage
discussion and review.
It is recommended
that you store M a i n I de a s
notebooks in the
classroom during the • God desires to make a special people for Himself.
year. Then, at the end
of the year students • God chooses Abraham to be His friend
can take the book and gives Abraham faith to trust in Him.
home and continue
to review the lessons.
• God promises Abraham descendants from all nations.
Scripture
ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one notebook per 1) Genesis 12:1-2 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 3) Genesis 21:1-3 4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
student. Copies of a lesson 5) Psalm 86:9 6) James 2:23
can be made for visitors.
• If using the electronic M e m o r y Ve r s e
format, purchase one
license for each student.

Each lesson has two


pages in the Student
Notebook. The first page
starts will an overview of
All the nations you have made
the key lesson info: Main
Ideas, Memory Verse
shall come and worship before
and Scripture.
you, O Lord, and shall
The Activity section
provides a short review glorify your name.
to connect the activity
and lesson together as Psalm 86:9
well as directions for
completing the activity
on the second page.

Activity

God chose Abraham to be His friend and gave him a special promise. Abraham trusted God and believed His
promise that God would save lots and lots of people to be His friends—more than Abraham could even count.
Instructions: Decorate the stars with sparkly stickers or glitter glue.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Student Lesson 9

Workbook
Student Notebooks
reinforce lesson
truths and encourage
discussion and review.
It is recommended
that you store
notebooks in the
classroom during the
year. Then, at the end
of the year students
can take the book
home and continue
to review the lessons.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one notebook per


student. Copies of a lesson
can be made for visitors.
• If using the electronic
format, purchase one
license for each student.

The second page


contains an activity that
relates to the lesson
themes. Activities
include coloring, tracing
letters, dot-to-dot,
cutting and pasting,
matching and more.
Elements that need
to be cut out and
added to certain pages
are included on the
Resources DVD as
printable PDFs.

How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Lesson 9

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
20 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God 21
Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence © 2013 Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God
57 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham 9C: Promise Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson Permission Granted to Copy or Email for Parents
Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Optional
Student
Activities
Workbook
Handouts
Student Notebooks
reinforce lesson
All the nations you have made
For classes that have
truths and encourage
extra time to fill, two to
discussion and review. shall come and worship
three optional activities
It is recommended
are included with
that you store
each lesson. Activities
before you, O Lord, and shall
notebooks in the
help teach children
classroom during the
the memory verse,
glorify your name.
year. Then, at the end
reenforce main ideas
of the year students
Psalm 86:9 OA-9
from the lesson or
can take the book
expand upon points
home and continue
made during the
to review the lessons.
application time.
ORDERING TIPS:
ORDERING TIPS:
• Order one notebook per
• Optional Activityof
Handouts
All the nations you have made
student. Copies a lesson
are included
can be madeas foravisitors.
printable
PDF file on the Resources
• If using the electronic
shall come and worship
DVD in the Classroom Kit.
before you, O Lord, and shall
format, purchase one
license for each student.

glorify your name.


Optional Activities use Psalm 86:9 OA-9
a variety of materials
such as lesson visuals,
common household
objects and basic
craft supplies such
as markers, scissors,
glue and construction
paper. Supplies for All the nations you have made
many of the activities
though are provided
on the Resources
shall come and worship
DVD with the Optional
Activity Handouts. before you, O Lord, and shall
These handouts provide
pictures with the
memory verse on them,
glorify your name.
puzzles for children to
color and handout signs
Psalm 86:9 OA-9

to add to classroom
displays, pictures to use
in treasure hunts and Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham OA-9: Psalm 86:9 Handout

game pieces.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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in Faith Parent and Child resourCe Page Jesus, What a Savior!

Together God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Growing in Faith
Together: Parent and Lesson Summary
Child Resource Pages Main Ideas The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
provide an overview of • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
the lesson, questions make a special lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
and activities so
people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
parents can discuss, • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
apply and reinforce Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
lesson material with
Abraham faith to
their son or daughter. trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
• God promises put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
ORDERING TIPS:
Abraham
• PDF files which can descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
be printed for parents all nations. (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
or emailed to them are purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
included on the Resources saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
DVD in the Classroom Kit. Memory Verse
from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
• The Growing in Faith All the nations you
Together Booklets provide have made shall come
a preprinted, bound option and worship before Prayer Points
and can be purchased in you, O Lord, and shall
glorify your name. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
sets of 10 booklets.
—Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
Parents are provided promises? Pray...
1) Genesis 12:1-2
with the Scripture, key
themes and memory
2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
verse as well as a lesson
summary so they can
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
5) Psalm 86:9 • that you and your child would have faith awakened
learn more about what
their child was taught. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• that God would use each of you to glorify God
Prayer points provide among the nations and gather for Himself a people
direction to parents on
how to specifically pray
from every tribe and tongue.
for the heart of their
son or daughter. Each
prayer point connects
back to a theme
taught in the lesson or
application question that
was presented to the
children in class.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Growing Growing in Faith Together L esson 9

in Faith As You Walk By The Way


Together • How did Abraham show that he really • Read God's promise to Abraham in
trusted God? Recall the story of Genesis 22:17-18.
Growing in Faith
Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac. Do you How do we see God keeping this
Together: Parent and
think Abraham wanted to kill his son? promise today?
Child Resource Pages
If Abraham had done things his own
provide an overview of • If possible, show your child a map of
way instead of God's way, what might
the lesson, questions the world and/or pictures of people from
he have done? How did God respond to
and activities so other nations.
Abraham's faith?
parents can discuss,
• Is it sometimes hard for you to trust Does God want to share His love and joy
apply and reinforce
God? For example, do you get scared with just a few people, or with lots and
lesson material with
during a bad storm? What true things lots of people? Why is God able to save
their son or daughter.
about God can you remember? How so many people?
ORDERING TIPS:
should these give you confidence that
• PDF files which can
God can always be trusted?
be printed for parents
or emailed to them are Action Step
included on the Resources
DVD in the Classroom Kit. This week, learn about a missionary family in your church. Make a card to encourage them
• The Growing in Faith and ask your parents help in mailing it.
Together Booklets provide
a preprinted, bound option
and can be purchased in
sets of 10 booklets.
All the nations
you have made
The As You Walk By
the Way section
provides discussion

shall come and


starters and questions
parents can review with
their son or daughter

worship before
to encourage not only
“head knowledge” but
more importantly, a

you, O Lord,
“heart response.”

Action Steps are simple


activities to help children
live what they are
learning in everyday life.
and shall glorify
A picture of the memory your name.
verse is included at the
end of each Growing
in Faith Together page.
Psalm 86:9
Children can color the
picture and display it
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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Guide Jesus, What a Savior! Lesson 17
This sample shows

Jesus Teaches Sinners


how the lessons are
structured and what
a teacher will use to
prepare and teach the T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion
M a i n I de a s
lesson material. As presented in previous lessons, Jesus came to save sinners. But
• Jesus reveals the truth His message of good news was not always understood by sinners.
about God through Therefore, Jesus’ ministry also included being a wise and patient
ORDERING TIPS:
words, pictures, teacher. His desire was to make known to educated and uneducated
• The Teacher’s Guide is
and actions. sinners alike the depth of the riches of the mercy of God. Rather than
available in the Classroom speaking in lofty ways that only scholars could understand, He taught
Kit or on its own. Teachers • Jesus gives the crowds using the vernacular, speaking with words and illustrations
can choose from three understanding to that were part of their everyday life. And yet, not everyone would
formats: 3-ring binder, coil simple sinners. respond in faith. And this is the point of the parables of Jesus—
bound or as an electronic that seeing they may not see, and hearing the may not understand
• Jesus’ friends are (Matthew 13:13). Many of the most learned people would hear Jesus
PDF download. Each
those who respond to and remain unchanged. But to those who Jesus loved and called, He
teacher and small group
leader should have a copy
Him in faith that is revealed the secrets of the Kingdom of God, and they were changed
demonstrated forever (Matthew 13:16-17).
to prepare for the lesson
and application times.
in obedience. As you prepare for this lesson, pray for a humble and
eager heart to receive the teaching of Jesus and obey
M e mor y Ve r s e it. Pray that He would equip you with the wisdom and
patience to teach the students in your classroom His
[Jesus said,] “If you abide
truth. Pray that God would give the students hearts to
in my word, you are truly understand and embrace the teaching of Jesus.
my disciples,”—John 8:31b
F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
Scripture
• Sower (17A) • Growing in Faith Together for
1) Luke 8:1, 4-15 • Seed (17B) Lesson 17 (one per child)
2) (John 8:31b) • Wilted Plant (17C)
• Weeds and Thorns (17D)
• Healthy Plant (17E)

Other Supplies

• Bible • Small artificial or real plant


• Small clay or plastic pot (to place in a pot)
• A small bag of potting soil • For Application (for each child):
• Package of bean seeds › Markers or crayons
• Rocks › Small flat grain seeds
• Sticks (to use as “weeds”) (e.g., oats, wheat)
› Glue

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Teacher’s Jesus Teaches Sinners


Guide M at e r i a l s f or O p t iona l A c t i v i t y
This sample shows
1. Looking for Good Soil Treasure Hunt 2. Act out the Bible Story
how the lessons are › Seeds Cards (OA-17, Resources DVD, cut apart) No supplies are needed for this activity.
structured and what › 4 small plastic cups
a teacher will use to › Potting soil
› 4 craft sticks
prepare and teach the
› Glue
lesson material.

ORDERING TIPS:

• The Teacher’s Guide is


available in the Classroom
Kit or on its own. Teachers
can choose from three
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
bound or as an electronic
PDF download. Each
teacher and small group
leader should have a copy
to prepare for the lesson
and application times.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Teacher’s Lesson 17

Guide Large Group Lesson


This sample shows
how the lessons are
Illustration
structured and what
a teacher will use to SPeCIAl ITeMS (Tell the students that you have brought some special items to class today. Without
prepare and teach the showing the items to the students, use the following terms to describe what you will be
lesson material. doing with the items.)

ORDERING TIPS:
I am going to teach you how to place organic medium into an earthen 1 receptacle
• The Teacher’s Guide is
in order to establish a botanical specimen.
available in the Classroom
Kit or on its own. Teachers Did you understand what I just said? Why don’t you understand what I am going
can choose from three to be teaching you? Maybe the words I used were too hard for you to understand?
formats: 3-ring binder, coil If I show you what I’m talking about, maybe you could guess what I will be
bound or as an electronic teaching you?
PDF download. Each
teacher and small group SoIl, PoT, (Take out the soil, pot, and seeds.)
AND SeeDS
leader should have a copy
to prepare for the lesson After seeing what I brought, can you guess what I am going to teach you to do?
and application times. Am I going to show you how to sew a dress? Bake cookies? of course not! I am
going to teach you how to plant seeds.

When I told you that I was going to “be placing organic medium into an earthen
receptacle in order to establish a botanical specimen” I was really saying, “I am
going to put dirt in a pot and plant some seeds.”

Sometimes you can explain big words by using words that are easier to understand.
If I were going to teach you how to do something, should I use big, fancy words
or small, simple words? Which words would help you learn better when you are
young? Yes, the small, simple words. Simple words can help explain what the big
words mean. And if I want you to understand really well, I could use real dirt, a
pot, and seeds to show you how to do it. Good teachers try to use words you can
understand, things you can see, and actions that you can watch to help explain
important things.

• God has many important things that He wants us to learn and understand.
• God wants us to know how great and wonderful He is.
• God wants us to know how happy He can make us.
• God wants us to know that we are sinners, and we need Him to save us.

1. If using plastic containers, use the term “polyurethane.”

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s Jesus Teaches Sinners

Guide • And because God is great, there are many things about God that are hard for
This sample shows us to understand.
how the lessons are • God sent Jesus to teach us about those things.
structured and what
• Jesus taught people using real words, pictures, and actions.
a teacher will use to
prepare and teach the Because Jesus knows everything and is the smartest person of all, do you think
lesson material. He only used big, fancy, hard-to-understand words when He taught people? If He
had used those kind of words, who would have been able to understand Him? 2
ORDERING TIPS: only really smart people. Did Jesus come to save only really smart people? No.
• The Teacher’s Guide is Who did Jesus come to save? Yes, Jesus came to save sinners! even sinners who
available in the Classroom didn’t understand big, fancy words. The Bible tells us how Jesus taught. It gives
Kit or on its own. Teachers
us the words, pictures, and actions that Jesus used.
can choose from three
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
bound or as an electronic Story
PDF download. Each
teacher and small group The Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:1, 4-15)
leader should have a copy
SoIl, PoT, RoCkS, (Use the Soil, Pot, Rocks, Sticks (weeds), Plant, and Seeds to demonstrate the story as
to prepare for the lesson STICkS (WeeDS),
and application times. PlANT, AND SeeDS
you tell it. To show the “path,” simply pack down the soil and dig a small “trench” for the
path after you put it in the pot. Emphasize the following points before reading the story.)
• Jesus desired to teach and explain to people the good news about God, and
what He had come to do for sinners.
• Parables are pretend stories that tell us about true things.
• Jesus used a word picture of something everyone—even children—understood.
• He told the story of a farmer planting seeds.
• Jesus used simple words and pictures to tell the story.
(Read verses 5-8 to the children.)
• Jesus’ disciples could not understand what planting seeds had to do with
understanding God. It seemed too simple.
• Many people thought that only smart people should be able to understand true
things about God.
• Jesus is a patient teacher.
• He wants His people to understand who God is and what God is like, so He
used things we know to explain things we don’t know.
• Jesus is a good teacher. He knows how to help sinners understand difficult
things about God.
• Jesus explained His story.
2. In this context we are not speaking in terms of spiritual understanding, but in terms of intellectual comprehension of words
and their usage.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s Lesson 17

Guide BIBle (Using a Bible and Visuals 17A-17E, briefly and simply explain the meaning of each of the
This sample shows different soils and the seed from verses 5-8, and give an example of each response. For
how the lessons are example, for verse 12: someone hears the Bible and then says something like, “That’s not
structured and what true! How could anyone believe in Jesus. That is foolish.” For verse 14: “I like these stories
from the Bible, but I’d rather do other things. Playing with my friends is more important that
a teacher will use to
Jesus.” Display the visual and then discuss the corresponding comparison in verses 12-15.)
prepare and teach the
lesson material. • Jesus is the best teacher of all.
• Everything He says is right and true.
ORDERING TIPS:

• The Teacher’s Guide is


• Jesus’ real friends are those who believe and obey His teaching (John 8:31b;
available in the Classroom John 15:14).
Kit or on its own. Teachers
can choose from three
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
bound or as an electronic
PDF download. Each Small Group Application
teacher and small group
leader should have a copy Choose one or more of these application ideas, as time allows.
to prepare for the lesson
and application times. Workbook
Have the children turn to Lesson 17 in the workbook and color the picture. Then glue seeds falling to the
ground. Jesus used simple words, pictures, and actions to teach people.
You do not have to be smart, or the best reader, or know big words to understand Jesus. Jesus came
to give understanding to sinners—even children! What kinds of things have you learned about Jesus?
Where did you learn these things? Can you think of other parables Jesus told? (e.g., lost sheep, lost coin,
the Good Samaritan, the prodigal son, etc.) What important things can you learn about God through
these stories?

The Good Soil


What was the Sower sowing? Did the seed grow into big and healthy plants in all of the soils? Which soil
did it grow in? What kind of person is like this good soil? In our story today, the seed that fell in the good
soil and grew up big and strong was someone who listened to Jesus and obeyed Him.
Have the students draw a strong, healthy plant emerging from the soil.
Read today’s memory verse from John 8:31b—Jesus said, “If you abide in my word, you are truly
my disciples.”
To “abide in” Jesus’ teaching means to “listen, believe, and obey.” “Disciples” is another way of saying
“friends” (John 15:14).
Read the verse again, inserting “listen, believe, and obey” in place of “abide in” and inserting “friends” in
place of “disciples”:
If you listen, believe, and obey My teaching, you are really My friends.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Teacher’s Jesus Teaches Sinners

Guide Being Jesus’ Disciple


This sample shows What does it mean to be a disciple (or friend) of Jesus? To listen, believe, and obey what He says.
how the lessons are Do you listen to Jesus? Are you excited to learn truth from Jesus? Do you believe that what He says is
structured and what true? Do you trust Him to do what He says? Do you obey what He tells you to do? Do you want to be
a teacher will use to obedient to Jesus? Is it easy for sinners to want to obey Jesus? Why not? Who can help you want to
prepare and teach the obey Jesus?
lesson material.

ORDERING TIPS: Optional Activities


• The Teacher’s Guide is
available in the Classroom If time allows, choose one of the following optional activities:
Kit or on its own. Teachers
can choose from three 1. Looking for the Good Soil Treasure Hunt
formats: 3-ring binder, coil
Before class, prepare four small plastic cups by placing potting soil in each. Tape or glue each of the
bound or as an electronic
Seeds Cards onto the upper portion of a craft stick. Insert each visual into the soil of a plastic cup.
PDF download. Each
teacher and small group Hide the cups in the classroom.
leader should have a copy Have the children search for the “good soil.” When a child finds it, review the memory verse together.
to prepare for the lesson
Have the children close their eyes and hide the cups again. Repeat.
and application times.

2. Act out the Bible Story


Assign children to portray the following: the sower, the seeds and growing plants, the birds, the
weeds, etc. Before reading the story, give each child an example of what actions he should use to
illustrate the part. The teacher should narrate the story while the students act out their parts.

Send Home
• Growing in Faith Together for Lesson 17 (one per child)

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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09. Visuals Sample 2

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Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
20 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God 21
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Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
20 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God 21
Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence © 2013 Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God
57 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham 9C: Promise Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson Permission Granted to Copy or Email for Parents
Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson

it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
| Children Desiring God

• Visuals are also included


on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.
Lesson 17: Jesus Teaches Sinners
17C: Wilted Plant

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
20 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God 21
Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence © 2013 Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God
57 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham 9C: Promise Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson Permission Granted to Copy or Email for Parents
Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Visuals
Packet
Visuals help explain
illustrations and
make lessons more
interesting, impactful,
and understandable.
These visuals can be
re-used for years, so
it is important to store
them carefully.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one resource packet


per classroom if you prefer
to use printed visuals.
• Visuals are also included
on the Resources DVD in
the Classroom Kit. With
these PDF files, you can
print the visuals or display
them electronically.

Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 17: Jesus Teaches Sinners 17E: Healthy Plant

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Vision Overview Lesson Overview Available Resources Lesson Sample 1 Visuals Sample 1 Workbook Sample 1 Resource Sample 1
Lesson Sample 2 Visuals Sample 2 Workbook Sample 2 Resource Sample 2
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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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10. Workbook Sample 2

Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for


A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Student
Workbook Lesson 17 Jesus, What a Savior!
Student Notebooks
reinforce lesson
truths and encourage
discussion and review.
It is recommended
Jesus Teaches Sinners
that you store M a i n I de a s
notebooks in the
classroom during the • Jesus reveals the truth about God through word,
year. Then, at the end pictures, and actions.
of the year students
can take the book • Jesus gives understanding to simple sinners.
home and continue
to review the lessons.
• Jesus' friends are those who respond to Him in faith
that is demonstrated in obedience.
ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one notebook per Scripture


student. Copies of a lesson
can be made for visitors.
1) Luke 8:1, 4-15 2) John 8:31b
• If using the electronic
format, purchase one M e mor y Ve r s e
license for each student.

[Jesus said,]
“If you abide in my word,
you are truly my disciples,”
John 8:31b

Activity
Jesus is the best teacher of all. Everything He teaches us is right and true. He wants to teach us many things
about who God is and what He is like. Jesus' real friends are those who believe and obey His teaching.
Instructions: Glue seeds down around the ground. Next, draw a healthy, green plant growing out of the soil.

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Introduction Scope & Sequence Need to Start Guide Packet Workbook Together Pages
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Vision Overview Lesson Overview Available Resources Lesson Sample 1 Visuals Sample 1 Workbook Sample 1 Resource Sample 1
Lesson Sample 2 Visuals Sample 2 Workbook Sample 2 Resource Sample 2
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Lesson 9

Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence Growing in Faith Together L esson 9
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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
20 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God 21
Jesus, What a Savior! Scope & Sequence © 2013 Children Desiring God Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson, Published by Children Desiring God
57 Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 Jill Nelson | Children Desiring God Lesson 9: God Makes a Promise to Abraham 9C: Promise Jesus, What a Savior! © 2013 by Jill Nelson Permission Granted to Copy or Email for Parents
Jesus, What a Savior! God-centered resources for
A Study for Children on Redemption training the next generation
Sunday School Curricula Target Grade: Kindergarten Grade Range: Kindergarten Lessons: 40 877.400.1414
childrendesiringGod.org
Translation: ESV Author: Jill Nelson

Student Lesson 17

Workbook
Student Notebooks
reinforce lesson
truths and encourage
discussion and review.
It is recommended
that you store
notebooks in the
classroom during the
year. Then, at the end
of the year students
can take the book
home and continue
to review the lessons.

ORDERING TIPS:

• Order one notebook per


student. Copies of a lesson
can be made for visitors.
• If using the electronic
format, purchase one
license for each student.

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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Growing Growing in Faith Together L esson 17

in Faith Parent and Child resourCe Page Jesus, What a Savior!

Together Jesus Teaches Sinners


Growing in Faith
Lesson Summary
Together: Parent and
Main Ideas As presented in previous lessons, Jesus came to save sinners.
Child Resource Pages
• Jesus reveals But His message of good news was not always understood
provide an overview of
the truth about by sinners. Therefore, Jesus' ministry also included being
the lesson, questions God through a wise and patient teacher. His desire was to make known
and activities so words, pictures,
and actions. to educated and uneducated sinners alike the depth of the
parents can discuss,
riches of the mercy of God. Rather than speaking in lofty ways
apply and reinforce • Jesus gives that only scholars could understand, He taught the crowds
lesson material with understanding to
simple sinners. using the vernacular, speaking with words and illustrations
their son or daughter.
that were part of their everyday life. And yet, not everyone
• Jesus' friends are would respond in faith. And this is the point of the parables
ORDERING TIPS: those who respond
to Him in faith that of Jesus—that seeing they may not see, and hearing the
• PDF files which can
be printed for parents is demonstrated may not understand (Matthew 13:13). Many of the most
or emailed to them are in obedience. learned people would hear Jesus and remain unchanged.
included on the Resources But to those who Jesus loved and called, He revealed the
DVD in the Classroom Kit. Memory Verse secrets of the Kingdom of God, and they were changed
• The Growing in Faith
[Jesus said,] “If you forever (Matthew 13:16-17). In today's lesson we presented
Together Booklets provide
abide in my word, you the parable of the sower from Luke 8 as an example of
a preprinted, bound option
are truly my disciples,” Jesus' teaching.
and can be purchased in
—John 8:31 b
sets of 10 booklets.
Prayer Points
Scripture
As you review this lesson with your child, pray...
1) Luke 8:1, 4-15
2) John 8:31 b • for a humble and eager heart to receive the
teaching of Jesus and obey it.
• that He would equip you with the wisdom and
patience to help reinforce the truth that your child
has learned in the classroom.

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God Makes a Promise to Abraham


Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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Growing Growing in Faith Together L esson 17

in Faith As You Walk By The Way


Together Jesus used simple words, pictures, and actions to teach people. You do not have to be smart,
or the best reader, or know big words to understand Jesus.
Growing in Faith
Together: Parent and • What kinds of things have you learned • What does it mean to be a disciple (or
Child Resource Pages about Jesus? Where did you learn friend) of Jesus? Do you listen to Jesus?
provide an overview of these things? Can you think of other Are you excited to learn truth from
the lesson, questions parables Jesus told? What important Jesus? Do you believe that what He says
and activities so things can you learn about God through is true? Do you trust Him to do what He
parents can discuss, these stories? says? Do you obey what He tells you to
apply and reinforce • In this week's Bible story, what was the do? Do you want to be obedient to Jesus?
lesson material with Sower sowing? Did the seeds grow into Is it easy for sinners to want to obey
their son or daughter. big, healthy plants in all of the soils? Jesus? Why not? Who can help you want
Which type of soil did they grow in? What to obey Jesus?
ORDERING TIPS: kind of person is like this good soil?
• PDF files which can
be printed for parents
or emailed to them are
Action Step
included on the Resources This week, have your parents help you to read from the Bible every day for at least 5 minutes.
DVD in the Classroom Kit. Tell your parents one thing that you learned about God after every reading.
• The Growing in Faith
Together Booklets provide
a preprinted, bound option
and can be purchased in
sets of 10 booklets. [Jesus said,]
“If you abide in my word,
you are truly my disciples,”
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Jesus, What a Savior God Makes a Promise to Abraham
Scope and Sequence T e a c h e r I n t r oduc t ion Main Ideas
Lesson Summary
The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the
M a i n I de a s The story of Abraham emphasizes a major theme in the Bible: • God desires to Bible: justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous
Jesus, What a Savior is a study for children on redemption. Children • God desires to make a justification by faith alone. As we have seen in previous lessons, all make a special
are sinners, and the consequences for their sin are eternal. This people are helpless sinners and deserve God’s punishment. The only lessons, all people are helpless sinners and deserve God's
special people people for Himself. punishment. The only way to be a child of God is to depend
curriculum is designed to present the Gospel, not with "us" at the way to be a child of God is to depend totally on His saving provision.
for Himself. Abraham’s faith expresses the extent to which he was trusting • God chooses totally on His saving provision. In this lesson we highlighted
center of the story, but with the greatness and worth of God at the
center. Throughout the lessons, an illustration using shiny, darkened • God chooses Abraham in God. Instead of depending on any ability he had within his own Abraham to be His some key events in the life of Abraham that demonstrated
and red hearts shows what we were created to do, the effects of sin to be His friend and sinful nature, Abraham put his whole confidence in the greatness friend and gives his faith in God. Abraham's faith expresses the extent
on our hearts, and the absolute need for Christ to restore our hearts. gives Abraham faith to and worth of God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises Abraham faith to
(Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His purpose trust in Him. to which he was trusting in God. Instead of depending on
trust in Him. and promise to establish a great nation of people saved by faith—a any ability he had within his own sinful nature, Abraham
Lesson 1: God is the Most Special Person of All Memory Verse: Isaiah 46:9b • God promises nation that will someday include believers from all the nations and • God promises

Jesus,
put his whole confidence in the greatness and worth of
God's true Word, the Bible, tells us who He is and what He is like. He alone can make us truly happy. Abraham descendants ethnic groups of the world. Abraham
descendants from God, trusting that God would keep all of His promises
There is no better place to begin this study than with the Person of God and His amazing character. Children will see that from all nations. As you prepare for this week’s lesson, meditate on the (Hebrews 11:8-12, 17-19). In Abraham, God revealed His
all nations.
the Bible is God’s true Word, telling us who God is and what God is like. As they briefly study various attributes of God, they promises of God and His power and faithfulness to keep purpose and promise to establish a great nation of people
will see that He is perfect in every way. He is the one deserving of all glory and praise…He is the most special Person of all! M e mor y Ve r s e them. Are you trusting in God alone for your salvation?
Do you believe that God will keep His promises? Pray for Memory Verse saved by faith—a nation that will someday include believers
All the nations you have a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and trust in the from all the nations and ethnic groups of the world.
Lesson 2: God Created the World to Show How Special He Is Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1 All the nations you
made shall come and promises of God. Pray that the children would have faith
The overflow of God's greatness and worth is seen in the glory of His creation where we can feel, worship before you, O have made shall come
touch, hear and smell how special God is. awakened in their hearts. Pray that God would use them and worship before
Lord, and shall glorify your to glorify God among the nations and gather for Himself Prayer Points

Wh at a
you, O Lord, and shall
Why did God make everything? It was not because He was bored. Children will see that God delights in displaying His name.—Psalm 86:9 a people from every tribe and tongue. As you review this lesson with your child, meditate
glory through the wondrous things He has made. The Bible tells us how special God is, but this lesson helps children glorify your name.
understand that creation allows us to see, feel, touch, hear, and smell how special God is. —Psalm 86:9 on the promises of God and His power and faithfulness to
Scripture F r om t h e R e s ou r c e s DV D
keep them. Ask your child: Are you trusting in God alone
1) Genesis 12:1-2

savior!
Lesson 3: God's Created People to Enjoy His Glory Memory Verse: Psalm 16:11a • Abram (9A) • Stars (9F)
Scripture for your salvation? Do you believe that God will keep His
God created people in His image to show how special He is and He desires to have an intimate 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • Sarai (9B) • 2 Darkened Hearts and 2 Red promises? Pray...
3) Genesis 21:1-3 • Promise (9C) Hearts (9G-9H) 1) Genesis 12:1-2
relationship with His people.
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18 • Isaac (9D) • Growing in Faith Together for 2) Genesis 15:1, 5 • for a heart of faith that will joyfully embrace and
God created things to show how special He is. The same is true with His creation of humans, but there is something • Ram (9E) Lesson 9 (one per child) 3) Genesis 21:1-3 trust in the promises of God.
different about this creation—God created people in His own image. He did this to show how special He is. This lesson
5) (Psalm 86:9)
4) Genesis 22:1-13, 17-18
emphasizes that God desires to have an intimate relationship with the people He created, not because He is lonely, but 6) (James 2:23) • that you and your child would have faith awakened
Other Supplies 5) Psalm 86:9
because He is their Creator and their God. 6) James 2:23 in your heart.
• Bible • For Application (for each group):
Lesson 4: Adam and Eve Sin and Reject God Memory Verse: Romans 1:21a • 2 paper plates › World map • that God would use each of you to glorify God
Adam and Eve sinned: they did not love God most of all. a study for Children • 8 crayons
• Small pile of sand (if sand is not
› Photos of people from
other nations
among the nations and gather for Himself a people
from every tribe and tongue.
Children will discover what happened when Adam and Eve failed to show how special God is and enjoy Him above all else.
By their actions they told God, “You aren’t as great as You say You are. You can’t satisfy us.” This was sin, and it forever on redemption available, use salt or sugar)
• For Application (for each child):
affected their ability to do the very thing for which they were created—to enjoy God most of all. › Star stickers, sequins, or

Lesson 5: Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God Memory Verse: Romans 6:23a
by glitter glue
› Markers or crayons
God is perfect and hates sin which separates people from Him. He is right to punish sin with death. Jill Nelson How many stars are in the sky above? Count them. There are stars.
Would a real night sky have even more stars than this? What promise did God make to
Adam and Eve’s sin separated them from God, and people cannot be truly happy when separated from God. God told
them that sin would lead to death, and children will learn that God is right to punish sin with death. Abraham when he looked up at the night sky? (Hint: Genesis 15:5)
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