Bible Stories for Kids - Abraham & Issac

Bible Stories for Kids - Abraham & Issac

Long ago, there was a man named Abraham. Abraham loved God very much. One day, God asked Abraham to do something very special, and a bit scary. God asked Abraham to take his beloved son, Isaac, up to a mountain and offer him as a sacrifice. This made Abraham very sad because he loved Isaac so much. But he trusted God and knew that God had a plan for him.

Abraham and Isaac set off to the mountain. Isaac carried the wood for the sacrifice, and Abraham carried the fire and knife. Isaac was a smart boy. He looked around and asked, "Father, where is the lamb for the sacrifice?" 

Abraham said, "God will provide the lamb, my son."

When they reached the top of the mountain, Abraham built an altar and placed the wood on it. Just as he was about to offer Isaac, an angel called out to him, "Abraham! Abraham! Do not harm the boy. Now I know you love God because you did not keep your only son from Him."

Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught in a bush. He offered the ram as a sacrifice instead of Isaac. Abraham was very happy and thanked God. God promised Abraham that his family would be blessed and become as many as the stars in the sky and the sand on the beach because of his strong faith.

Activity

**Activity: Craft of Trusting Hearts**

Materials Needed:
- Colored paper or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue or glue sticks
- Markers or crayons
- String or yarn

Instructions:
1. Take a piece of colored paper and draw a big heart on it.
2. Cut out the heart shape with the scissors (ask an adult for help if needed).
3. On the heart, write the words, "I Trust God" with a marker or crayon.
4. Decorate your heart with drawings, patterns, or stickers.
5. Cut a small hole at the top of the heart.
6. Thread a piece of string or yarn through the hole to make a loop.
7. Hang your heart where you can see it every day to remember that just like Abraham, you can trust God too.

Reflection Questions

1. How do you think Abraham felt when God asked him to offer Isaac as a sacrifice?
2. Why did Abraham trust God even when he was asked to do something difficult?
3. Can you think of a time when you needed to trust someone very much? What happened, and how did it feel?