Call of Abraham | Rescue of Lot | Melchizedek | Bible Lesson Curriculum Unit
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Teach your students the powerful connection between God’s covenant with Abraham and the hope of salvation in Jesus with this engaging, hands-on Bible lesson! Designed for children in grades 4-8, this lesson explores Genesis 12, 13, and 14, helping students discover how Abraham and Sarah’s journey to the Promised Land points to Jesus as the ultimate blessing for all people.
✔️Key Biblical Truth: In Genesis 12, God gave to Abraham (and to us) a glimmer of hope when God promised him that “in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” God chose one man ~ Abraham ~ through whom all people would be blessed; the Savior of the world would be his direct descendant. Abraham didn’t know Jesus’ name or when it would occur, but he SAW it, BELIEVED it and REJOICED in it (John 8:56). This lesson takes your students on the journey with Abraham and Sarah as they set off for parts unknown following a faithful God.
Lesson Highlights & Hands-On Activities:
❇️Color Coding God’s Promises: Using colored pencils, students highlight key words like “I will” and “bless” in Genesis 12 that emphasize God’s faithfulness. This exercise helps students discover Abraham’s pivotal role in God's plan to bless the entire world through the eventual arrival of our Savior, Jesus.
❇️Mapping Abraham’s Journey: Geography and map skills play a vital role in Bible study. This lesson provides your students with an understanding of the Fertile Crescent and, specifically, Canaan, the Promised Land of God's people. Your students will learn about the historical accuracy of biblical landmarks and bodies of water that still exist today.
❇️Dramatic Reading: Students bring Genesis 14 to life with a skit and the use of some easily obtainable props to reenact Abraham’s rescue of Lot. Opposing kings come to life with "crown" and "scepter" nametags to keep the sides straight as they reenact the tar pit drama. Simple props such a black sheet for the tar, "goods," and coins will only serve to enhance this creative skit.
❇️Melchizedek: Following Lot's rescue, students encounter Melchizedek, king of Salem, who shares bread and wine with Abram and receives a tithe. Students then are introduced to the king of Salem as a type (or foreshadowing) of Jesus as our eternal priest and king through a study of Hebrews 7.
✝️ Finding Jesus in Genesis 12: Reflecting on the journey of humanity from the sin of Adam and Eve to the days of Noah's flood and the Tower of Babel, we notice a consistent drift away from God. However, in Genesis 12, God promises Abram that "in you all the families of the earth will be blessed." Abram, chosen by God, becomes the vessel through which all people of the world will be blessed, as the Savior of the world descended from him. Even though Abram did not know Jesus by name, he saw it, believed it, and rejoiced (John 8:56). Just as Jesus was Abram's blessing, He is our eternal blessing too – Jesus is Our Blessing!
Included in this 32-page lesson:
▪️17 page lesson plan with clear DO/SAY/READ instructions that can be read or adapted
▪️Color Coding the Call of Abram Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️Mapping Abram’s Journeys Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️The Fertile Crescent Map
▪️Abram Rescues Lot Dramatic Reading Script
▪️Eleven colorful “kings” nametags for Dramatic Reading
▪️King and Priest Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️ “Our Blessing” Stepping Stone
⏰️Flexible Scheduling: This 3-4 hour lesson can be spread over multiple days with clearly labeled stopping points.
✝️ Perfect for Sunday school, homeschool Bible study, or Christian classrooms!
Save time and shop with confidence. Watch the lesson preview video here!
Teach your students the powerful connection between God’s covenant with Abraham and the hope of salvation in Jesus with this engaging, hands-on Bible lesson! Designed for children in grades 4-8, this lesson explores Genesis 12, 13, and 14, helping students discover how Abraham and Sarah’s journey to the Promised Land points to Jesus as the ultimate blessing for all people.
✔️Key Biblical Truth: In Genesis 12, God gave to Abraham (and to us) a glimmer of hope when God promised him that “in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” God chose one man ~ Abraham ~ through whom all people would be blessed; the Savior of the world would be his direct descendant. Abraham didn’t know Jesus’ name or when it would occur, but he SAW it, BELIEVED it and REJOICED in it (John 8:56). This lesson takes your students on the journey with Abraham and Sarah as they set off for parts unknown following a faithful God.
Lesson Highlights & Hands-On Activities:
❇️Color Coding God’s Promises: Using colored pencils, students highlight key words like “I will” and “bless” in Genesis 12 that emphasize God’s faithfulness. This exercise helps students discover Abraham’s pivotal role in God's plan to bless the entire world through the eventual arrival of our Savior, Jesus.
❇️Mapping Abraham’s Journey: Geography and map skills play a vital role in Bible study. This lesson provides your students with an understanding of the Fertile Crescent and, specifically, Canaan, the Promised Land of God's people. Your students will learn about the historical accuracy of biblical landmarks and bodies of water that still exist today.
❇️Dramatic Reading: Students bring Genesis 14 to life with a skit and the use of some easily obtainable props to reenact Abraham’s rescue of Lot. Opposing kings come to life with "crown" and "scepter" nametags to keep the sides straight as they reenact the tar pit drama. Simple props such a black sheet for the tar, "goods," and coins will only serve to enhance this creative skit.
❇️Melchizedek: Following Lot's rescue, students encounter Melchizedek, king of Salem, who shares bread and wine with Abram and receives a tithe. Students then are introduced to the king of Salem as a type (or foreshadowing) of Jesus as our eternal priest and king through a study of Hebrews 7.
✝️ Finding Jesus in Genesis 12: Reflecting on the journey of humanity from the sin of Adam and Eve to the days of Noah's flood and the Tower of Babel, we notice a consistent drift away from God. However, in Genesis 12, God promises Abram that "in you all the families of the earth will be blessed." Abram, chosen by God, becomes the vessel through which all people of the world will be blessed, as the Savior of the world descended from him. Even though Abram did not know Jesus by name, he saw it, believed it, and rejoiced (John 8:56). Just as Jesus was Abram's blessing, He is our eternal blessing too – Jesus is Our Blessing!
Included in this 32-page lesson:
▪️17 page lesson plan with clear DO/SAY/READ instructions that can be read or adapted
▪️Color Coding the Call of Abram Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️Mapping Abram’s Journeys Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️The Fertile Crescent Map
▪️Abram Rescues Lot Dramatic Reading Script
▪️Eleven colorful “kings” nametags for Dramatic Reading
▪️King and Priest Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️ “Our Blessing” Stepping Stone
⏰️Flexible Scheduling: This 3-4 hour lesson can be spread over multiple days with clearly labeled stopping points.
✝️ Perfect for Sunday school, homeschool Bible study, or Christian classrooms!
Save time and shop with confidence. Watch the lesson preview video here!
Teach your students the powerful connection between God’s covenant with Abraham and the hope of salvation in Jesus with this engaging, hands-on Bible lesson! Designed for children in grades 4-8, this lesson explores Genesis 12, 13, and 14, helping students discover how Abraham and Sarah’s journey to the Promised Land points to Jesus as the ultimate blessing for all people.
✔️Key Biblical Truth: In Genesis 12, God gave to Abraham (and to us) a glimmer of hope when God promised him that “in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” God chose one man ~ Abraham ~ through whom all people would be blessed; the Savior of the world would be his direct descendant. Abraham didn’t know Jesus’ name or when it would occur, but he SAW it, BELIEVED it and REJOICED in it (John 8:56). This lesson takes your students on the journey with Abraham and Sarah as they set off for parts unknown following a faithful God.
Lesson Highlights & Hands-On Activities:
❇️Color Coding God’s Promises: Using colored pencils, students highlight key words like “I will” and “bless” in Genesis 12 that emphasize God’s faithfulness. This exercise helps students discover Abraham’s pivotal role in God's plan to bless the entire world through the eventual arrival of our Savior, Jesus.
❇️Mapping Abraham’s Journey: Geography and map skills play a vital role in Bible study. This lesson provides your students with an understanding of the Fertile Crescent and, specifically, Canaan, the Promised Land of God's people. Your students will learn about the historical accuracy of biblical landmarks and bodies of water that still exist today.
❇️Dramatic Reading: Students bring Genesis 14 to life with a skit and the use of some easily obtainable props to reenact Abraham’s rescue of Lot. Opposing kings come to life with "crown" and "scepter" nametags to keep the sides straight as they reenact the tar pit drama. Simple props such a black sheet for the tar, "goods," and coins will only serve to enhance this creative skit.
❇️Melchizedek: Following Lot's rescue, students encounter Melchizedek, king of Salem, who shares bread and wine with Abram and receives a tithe. Students then are introduced to the king of Salem as a type (or foreshadowing) of Jesus as our eternal priest and king through a study of Hebrews 7.
✝️ Finding Jesus in Genesis 12: Reflecting on the journey of humanity from the sin of Adam and Eve to the days of Noah's flood and the Tower of Babel, we notice a consistent drift away from God. However, in Genesis 12, God promises Abram that "in you all the families of the earth will be blessed." Abram, chosen by God, becomes the vessel through which all people of the world will be blessed, as the Savior of the world descended from him. Even though Abram did not know Jesus by name, he saw it, believed it, and rejoiced (John 8:56). Just as Jesus was Abram's blessing, He is our eternal blessing too – Jesus is Our Blessing!
Included in this 32-page lesson:
▪️17 page lesson plan with clear DO/SAY/READ instructions that can be read or adapted
▪️Color Coding the Call of Abram Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️Mapping Abram’s Journeys Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️The Fertile Crescent Map
▪️Abram Rescues Lot Dramatic Reading Script
▪️Eleven colorful “kings” nametags for Dramatic Reading
▪️King and Priest Worksheet and Answer Key
▪️ “Our Blessing” Stepping Stone
⏰️Flexible Scheduling: This 3-4 hour lesson can be spread over multiple days with clearly labeled stopping points.
✝️ Perfect for Sunday school, homeschool Bible study, or Christian classrooms!
✴️FAQS:
What Christian perspective is used for these Bible lessons?
I am an evangelical Christian who writes Bible curriculum for older students, and I take this tremendous responsibility seriously. Each lesson has a clear focus on what God says in His Word and the lessons are presented age appropriately, thoughtfully and biblically.
What translation of the Bible is used? 99% of the time I use the ESV although on rare occasion I might use another translation such as the NIV.
How can this Bible lesson be used?
Each lesson unit in our Walking Alongside Jesus series is divided into five sections, each section takes between 30 minutes to an hour. This allows homeschool and Christian school teachers to use it daily in the classroom (thereby completing an entire unit in a week) OR in a Sunday School classroom or youth group once a week (thereby completing an entire unit in a month). These lessons are flexible enough to be used in the following settings:
Children's Sunday School class
Youth Group
Private Christian school Bible class
Chapel for Christian schools
Children's Church
Homeschool Bible class
Family Bible time
