Sunday School: 10/13/13

Abraham and Lot Separate

TOPIC:

In this lesson, children will see that God blesses the righteous, and they will learn that our actions speak louder than words. As Christians we are to be gracious to others, not self-serving or greedy.

OPENING MUSIC:

Angela Zoltek will lead the opening music

The Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, you heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

STORY:

Genesis 13:1-18

Discussion Questions:

1. What was causing quarrels between Lot's and Abram's herdsmen? (Abram & Lot had become wealthy in livestock and the land could no longer support both groups)
2. What did Abram do to resolve the issue? (Instead of arguing he came up with a solution, suggesting that they part company, allowing each group to have their own space)
3. How did Abram demonstrate his graciousness towards Lot? (He gave Lot first choice on the land to inhabit)
4. Did Lot choose his land wisely? (No, he chose the best land for himself. Lot also pitched his tents near Sodom, a city where people were wicked and sinned against the Lord)
5. What do Lot's choices reveal about him? (He was self-centered)
6. What did God promise Abram after Lot left? (God promised to bless Abram with all the land he could see and more family than people could count)
7. What did Abram do once he had finished moving his tents to the land of Canaan? (He built an altar to the Lord.)
8. In what ways do we find Abram acting righteously in today's lesson? (He was not quarrelsome, he was gracious, he honored God)

DOUBLE TROUBLE:

MATERIALS:  Playing Cards and Building Blocks

WHAT YOU WILL DO:Have the kids try to build a two-story house using the deck of cards. This will represent the instability of fighting. 

Then ask them to build a house using the blocks. This will represent the stability of listening and working together to solve problems.

WHAT YOU WILL SAY:Card houses are not very stable.  When we fight with each other we are building friendships that are like a house of cards.  They easily fall apart.
Compared to the card house, the block house is very strong and stable. When you build friendships that work together to try and solve problems without fighting you build with care and support for each other.  This build good strong friendships that can last a long time.

WORD PUZZLE:

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COLORING PAGE:
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LORD'S PRAYER:

The children learn the Lord's prayer

CLOSING SONG