God Made A Promise To Abraham Craft
Introduction
The story of Abraham is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Abraham was a man of faith who trusted in God's promises even when it seemed impossible. One of the promises God made to Abraham was that he would have many descendants. This promise was fulfilled when Abraham and his wife Sarah had a son named Isaac. This craft is a great way to teach children about this important story from the Bible.
Materials Needed
To create this craft, you will need the following materials:
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- Printable template (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your own God Made A Promise To Abraham craft:
- Cut a piece of blue construction paper in half to create the sky.
- Cut a piece of green construction paper in half to create the ground.
- Glue the green piece of construction paper to the bottom of the blue piece of construction paper to create the earth.
- Cut out a sun shape from yellow construction paper and glue it in the sky.
- Draw a picture of Abraham on a piece of white construction paper or use a printable template.
- Cut out the picture of Abraham and glue it to the earth.
- Draw a picture of a tent on a piece of brown construction paper.
- Cut out the picture of the tent and glue it to the earth near Abraham.
- Draw a picture of a lamb on a piece of white construction paper.
- Cut out the picture of the lamb and glue it to the earth near Abraham.
- Write the Bible verse Genesis 15:5 on a piece of paper or print out a template.
- Cut out the Bible verse and glue it in the sky near the sun.
- Decorate the craft with markers or crayons.
Explanation
This craft represents the promise God made to Abraham. The sun in the sky represents God's promise to give Abraham many descendants. The picture of Abraham and the tent represents Abraham's faith in God's promise. The lamb represents the animal sacrifices that Abraham and his descendants would make to God. The Bible verse in the sky reminds us of the promise God made to Abraham.
Variations
There are many ways to adapt this craft to make it more interesting or challenging for children. Here are a few ideas:
- Use different colors of construction paper to create a more realistic scene.
- Have children draw their own picture of Abraham instead of using a template.
- Discuss the significance of the animal sacrifices in the Bible and have children draw pictures of different animals.
- Have children memorize the Bible verse and recite it as they make the craft.
Conclusion
Teaching children about the Bible can be challenging, but making crafts like this one can make it more fun and interactive. By creating this God Made A Promise To Abraham craft, children can learn about the story of Abraham and the promises God made to him. This craft is a great way to reinforce the importance of faith and trust in God's promises.