Overview Creation The Garden of Eden The First Sin Cain and Abel The Tower of Babel God's Promises to Abram Sarah is Promised a Child The Sacrifice of Isaac Hagar & Ishmael Isaac & Rebekah Esau & Jacob Jacob's Dream Jacob gets Two Wives Jacob Wrestles Joseph, his Colourful Coat, and his Dreams Joseph's Brothers Forgiven

Bible Texts:

Genesis 24:1-67 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Rebekah and Isaac," Spark Story Bible, p.38

"A Wife for Isaac," DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.26

"Isaac and Rebekah," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.44

"A Bride for Isaac," The Beginner's Bible, p.52

"In Search of a Wife,” “The Quest Is Accomplished,” and “A Wife for Isaac,” The Lion Bible for Children, p. 40-43

"Isaac and Rebekah," The Usborne Children's Bible, p.20

 

Children's Story Resources

Humphrey’s Bear by Jan Wahl and illustrated by William Joyce

A father believes his son has outgrown his toy bear. When the boy falls asleep, his toy bear comes to life and takes him on wild adventures.  What will his father do when he hears of these fantastic dreams?

  

How these stories are connected:  Both Humphrey’s father and Abraham  want the best for their sons. They work to find good and worthy friends and companions so their sons can have their best lives.

 

Questions about Humphrey’s Bear:

     Why did his father say Humphrey shouldn’t have the bear?

     What happened when Humphrey fell asleep?

     Why did Humphrey’s father let Humphrey have the bear?

     How do you think Humphrey’s father felt about Humphrey?

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why did Abraham want a wife for Isaac?

     Why didn’t Abraham or Isaac go to find a wife?

     Why do you think Rebekah went with the servant back to Isaac?

     What happened with Isaac and Rebekah?

 

Questions about our lives:

     What do you like best about your friends?

     What things do you and your friends do together?

     What do your parents do to take care of your friends?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for giving us good people to be our friends. Bless our friends and our friendships. [Have the children name their friends.] Amen.