Abraham, Father of Many Nations

Abraham - Father of Many Nations

Scripture Reference: Genesis 12-25

See also Abraham and Lot, Tithes and Offerings (for resources for the story of Abraham and Melchizedek) and Isaac.

Illustrating the Story

Use MSSS Bible Character Crafts to create characters for story-telling.
Create a sheep pen for the Abraham's sheep by gluing craft (paddle pop) sticks around a shoebox. Leave a small section without sticks to create a gate. Use the ideas for sheep from Making Friends Lost Sheep or MSSS Animal Crafts - Sheep.
Keys for Kids offers a wide variety of devotions and stories that aid in the teaching of Bible lessons. Search by topic or by Bible reference.
Bright Ideas Desert dweller's tea time - object lesson to demonstrate the story of Abraham entertaining angels.
Childrensermons.com Journey to Faith
DLTK-Bible God Made Families Pt3 (Story of birth of Isaac)
Educational Patterns for Children's Ministries (Bible Mat and Action Figure)
- Abraham Moves to a New Land
- God Promises Abraham a Son
Henny Pennys - has a number of lessons for 2-4 year olds on Abraham.
In Touch Ministries People of the Bible Abraham and Abimelech (includes puzzle, coloring page, Bible study and parent's guide)
Kids Clubs 4 Jesus Bible Lessons - PDF resource which includes memory verse, key points, scripture reference object lesson or drama as well as word search, quiz, crossword puzzle, colouring page.
- OT Lesson 6 "Abram"
- OT Lesson 7 "Sarah Laughs"
- OT Lesson 10 "Abraham and Isaac"
Mission Arlington (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Old Testament Lessons (1 Year Plan)
  - Abraham
  - Abraham and the King
  - Abraham is Tested
- Old Testament Lessons (2 Year Plan)
  - Abraham Follows God
  - Three Visitors
  - Abraham and the King
  - Ishmael and Hagar
  - Abraham is Tested
NAD Kindergarten/Primary SS Program Helps
Sunday School Sources See Old Testament Index for trading card for this story.
WoRM (The Official Site of the Workshop Rotation Model) Lesson and Ideas Exchange

Don't forget to check out MSSS Bible Craft and Activities for Any Story for more ideas.

Colouring Pages/Activity Sheets

Abraham welcomes 3 men to his tent
Bible Activity Sheets
From Calvary Chapel Old Testament (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- God Calls Abram
- Abram and Sarai Visit Egypt
- God Makes a Promise to Abram
- Abraham Bargains With God
DLTK-Bible Abraham Coloring Pages
Faith
Garden of Praise (Worksheet) Abraham
Kids Clubs 4 Jesus Bible Lessons - PDF resource which includes memory verse, key points, scripture reference object lesson or drama as well as word search, quiz, crossword puzzle, colouring page.
- OT Lesson 6 "Abram"
- OT Lesson 7 "Sarah Laughs"
- OT Lesson 10 "Abraham and Isaac"
MSSS Memory Verse Activity Genesis 12:4
Sunday School Resources Abraham
TSTL Children's Coloring Pages a number of Abraham colouring pages

Some sites have user policies which restrict use of these colouring pages to personal or educational use. Please check the sites' policies if you wish to be using these pages outside of these purposes.

Crafts

Covenant People Resource Cards (no longer available - but idea left here to help out!) paper bag tent
Danielle's Place - Abraham and his Descendants
MSSS Bible Cupcakes Sheep or try some of the other suggested sheep crafts.
Sunday School Crafts
- Seeds of Faith
- Colors of Faith Beaded Necklaces