February 2nd & 9th: Abraham and Sarah

A man named Abram and his wife Sarai left their homeland to follow God’s call to a new land. They endured many trials during their journey, including Sarai’s barrenness. However, God was always with them. God renamed Abram Abraham, meaning “father of many nations.” God renamed Sarai Sarah, meaning “princess.” God promised Abraham and Sarah a child. This promise made Sarah laugh. She couldn’t believe she would have a child after waiting for so long! It seemed impossible, but God kept this promise.

Young children love hearing stories with impossible parts, because impossibility can
lead to humor, amazement, and delight. Sarah’s laughter then and your humor while teaching this story can help young children learn that keeping promises is a loving, joyful act. They’ll also learn about Isaac, the baby of God’s promise, who began a whole nation called Israel through his son Jacob. God’s family grows
to be bigger than all the stars in the sky.