Abraham and Sarah Bible Story

A foundational story in the Old Testament, Abraham and Sarah desired to have a baby, but at their old age it seemed impossible. With the promise of a son, they learned how to patiently wait on God for their promised child.

Objective: Wait patiently on God

Abraham & Sarah Bible Story and Books

Bible Story: Abraham & Sarah Want a Baby
Scripture: Genesis 12, 18, 21
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes: pg 36, 38
The Beginner's Bible: pg 46
My Story Bible: pg 12-15
Through the Bible in Felt: pg 16-17

Waiting is Not Easy! by Mo Willems
Compare the stars that Elephant and Piggie see with the stars that Abraham sees. Idea shared by Amy

Let's Be Patient
God I Need to Talk to You About Whining God, I Need to Talk to You About Whining

Character Trait

Patience
Definition: Waiting quietly and not whining
Opposite: Impatient, not waiting

Abraham & Sarah Bible Verse

Psalm 37:7a - Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him.
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars (Shared by Amber)

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him (patiently is sang quick)
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him
Psalm thrity seven verse seven
Psalm thirty seven verse seven
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him
Psalm thirty seven verse seven

Abraham & Sarah Songs and Poems

• Listen to the CD Music Machine, Song “Patience”

• Sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

• Father Abraham (Traditional)

Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had Father Abraham
I am one of them and so are you
So let's all praise the Lord.
Right arm!

Right arm, left arm!
Right arm, left arm, right foot!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, nod your head!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around!
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around, sit down!

ACTIONS:
Right arm: Clench fist, bend and extend arm upward repeatedly throughout song
Left arm: Add left arm in same motion as right
Right foot: Add right foot stepping up and down
Left foot: Add left foot stepping up and down
Nod your head: Add head nodding up and down
Turn around: Add turning in place while continuing other motions
Sit down: Sit down

Abraham & Sarah Activity Sheet

Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook

- Glue fabric to the tent.

- Paint with watercolors

- Paint with a sponge

Abraham & Sarah Activities and Crafts

	Games Play a game where the child has to take turns - board games; Red Light, Green Light; card games
	100 Years Old To demonstrate the number 100 - pour out a pile of beans, coins, or chocolate chips. Count out ten groups of ten. When all of the groups are created, count each group by tens to 100. To make the activity more personal, have the child count out an additional four beans (or the amount of beans for the child's age). On a piece of paper, have the child write his name and the number of beans to represent his age. Then write "Abraham 100" to represent the 100 beans.
	Abraham's Star Cut out the stars on cardstock paper and decorate. Cut on the dotted lines. Slide the cut portion of one star over the cut portion of the other to make a 3D Star. Add a string to hang. Discuss that stars reminded Abraham to be patient and wait on God to fulfill His promises.
	100 Inch Yarn Star Have your child help you measure and cut a 100" piece of yarn (yellow preferably). As you measure talk about Abraham's age when Isaac was born. Compare your child's height to the 100" piece of yarn. Using the Star Template, spread glue over the star. Wind the 100" piece of yarn over the star. Add the title "I will wait on God."