Abraham Bible Lesson: Trusting God’s Promises for Kids
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: Trusting God’s Promises
Big Truth: God keeps His promises, no matter what, because He is faithful and true.
Key Scripture: Genesis 12:1–3; 15:1–6
Pillar Focus: Presence — Experiencing the faithfulness and nearness of God through His promises.
1) INTRODUCTION:
Have you ever made a promise to someone—like promising to share your toys or help out at home? Promises let others know they can trust you. Well, guess what? God makes promises too, and He always keeps them! Today, we’ll meet a man named Abraham. God made a big promise to him—that he would become the father of many nations, even though Abraham was very old and didn’t have children yet. Abraham trusted God, and God was faithful because He always keeps His promises.
When we learn about Abraham’s story, we see that trusting God's promises means believing, even when we don’t see how it will happen right away. God’s promises are like the stars in the sky—more than we can count, shining bright, and always true.
2) GAME: PROMISE STAR HUNT
Instructions: Before class, prepare star-shaped cutouts or stickers with promises from the Bible. For example:
“I will never leave you.” — Joshua 1:5
“I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
“I will strengthen you.” — Isaiah 41:10
Hide these stars around the room. Children will go on a “Promise Star Hunt” to find them. After collecting all the stars, gather everyone to read each promise aloud and discuss how God always keeps His word.
Say this: Let’s find the promises God made in His Word! When you find each star, remember that God’s promises are brighter and more numerous than the stars in the sky—He always keeps His word!
Preschool adaptation: Use sparkly stickers or glow-in-the-dark stars. When found, the kids can say, “God keeps His promises!”
3) PRAISE & WORSHIP:L
Kids, it’s time to worship Jesus! Let’s lift our voices and celebrate how faithful God is!
“Never Let Go” — Jesus Culture Kids
“God Is So Good” — Hillsong Kids
“Standing on the Promises” — Rend Collective Kids (version)
“Yes, You Can” — Elevation Worship Kids
“Faithful God” — Gateway Kids Worship
Leader Tip: Encourage joyful movement, singing, and dancing as expressions of excitement about God's trustworthiness. Remember, Leaders lead by example - so be a child again today!
4) BIBLE STORY SERMON: GOD’S FAITHFUL PROMISE
Say this: "Today, we’re going to hear about a man named Abraham—someone very special to God because he trusted God’s promises completely. Let’s go back in time and learn how God made a big promise to Abraham and how Abraham’s faith made God’s promise come true."
Long ago, when Abraham was still a young man, God called him with a special mission. Abraham was living in a place called Ur, with his family. One day, God spoke to Abraham and said, “Leave your country, your people, and your father’s household. Go to a land I will show you.” (Genesis 12:1) Imagine that! God told Abraham to leave everything behind and follow Him — not knowing exactly where he was going.
Pause and ask:
How would you feel if God told you to leave your home and go somewhere new?
Would you trust God even if you didn’t know where you were going?
Abraham trusted God. He and his wife Sarah began a long journey, not knowing exactly where they were headed. They followed God’s voice, believing He had good plans for them. And God promised Abraham, “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great. You will be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2–3) Can you imagine? Abraham didn’t have children yet, but God promised to give him many descendants—more than the stars in the sky!
Many years passed, and Abraham still didn’t have a child. Abraham and Sarah felt a little worried. They wondered how God’s promise could come true since Abraham was very old, and Sarah was too. Abraham was about 75 years old when God first gave him the promise, and now he was well over 90.
One night, God spoke to Abraham again. He said, “Do not be afraid, Abraham. I am your shield, your very great reward.” (Genesis 15:1) Abraham was still worried. So, God told him to look up into the night sky. Imagine Abraham, gazing at the bright stars shining in the dark. God said, “Count the stars if you can.” And Abraham tried — but there were so many stars! Bright and countless. Then God said, “Your children will be just as numerous as these stars.” (Genesis 15:5)
Pause and ask:
How many stars can you see in the night sky?
Do you think it’s possible to count all of them?
That’s how many children and grandchildren Abraham would have, and all of their families.
Abraham looked up at the stars and believed in God. Even though it seemed impossible that he could have so many children because he was so old, Abraham trusted God's word because he knew God always keeps His promises.
God was pleased with Abraham’s faith. The Bible says, “Abraham believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6) This means Abraham’s trust in God made him right in God's eyes.
God reminded Abraham that His promises are never broken. When we believe in God’s promises, just like Abraham did, we greet each new day knowing that God’s plan is good and that He will do what He says He will do.
Say:
God’s promises are like the stars—they’re bright, numerous, and forever.
When you trust God, you are choosing to believe in those bright promises, even if you haven’t seen the whole story yet.
Closing:
So, children, just like Abraham believed God’s promise about the stars, we can also trust that God’s promises are true. No matter what we face—whether it’s feeling lonely, scared, or unsure—God’s promises remind us that we are loved, protected, and part of His special plan. Abraham’s story shows us that trusting God starts with believing in what we cannot yet see, because God always keeps His word. And just like the stars shine in the night sky, God’s promises shine bright in every story, Every promise is a part of His big plan for YOU!
5) HOLY SPIRIT ACTIVATION: “PROMISE CARD ACTIVITY.”
Materials:
Small cards or index cards
Pens or markers
Bible verses printouts or references
Activity:
Write several promises from the Bible on the cards, like:
“I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
“I will never leave you.” — Joshua 1:5
“You can do all things through Christ.” — Philippians 4:13
Write a few blank cards for kids to write their own promises from God, guided by scripture.
Give children a set of cards and have them pick one.
Explain that these promises are like special messages from God—a way He shows His love and faithfulness.
Encourage kids to decorate their cards and keep them in their prayer journals or rooms as reminders.
Bonus:
Create a “Promises Wall” or a special place where kids can pin their cards for ongoing inspiration, trusting that God’s promises are true today, tomorrow, and forever.
6) SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:
Why was Abraham’s promise from God so special?
How do you feel when you think about God keeping His promises?
Can you think of a promise God has made to you?
What can we do when we find it hard to wait for God’s promises?
How can we share God’s promises with our families and friends?
Encourage kids to talk freely and affirm their faith in God’s reliable nature.
7) CLOSING: WEEK’S REFLECTION & FAMILY CHALLENGE
Encourage children to remember that God is always faithful and that His promises are bright and true, shining like the stars in their lives.
Suggestion:
During family prayer time, each person can pick a promise card or verse and thank God for His faithfulness.
Kids can create their own “Promises Card” for their bedroom or prayer space, writing or drawing what God has promised them, and adding their own personal promises from God discovered in the Bible.
8) PRAYER
Dear God, thank You for Your promises that never fail. Thank You for Abraham’s story and all the stars in the sky that remind us that You are faithful. Help us trust You even when we don’t see how it will happen. Thank You for loving us and keeping Your promises. We believe in You! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
9) FINAL THOUGHT FOR PARENTS AND LEADERS
Encourage families to use the Promises Cards and the Promise Star Jar (below) at home, adding new promises as they discover them in Scripture. This helps children grow in faith, understanding that God’s promises are as endless as the stars and as certain as the sunrise.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY: “PROMISE STAR JAR”
Materials:
A clear jar or plastic cup, yellow and white paper stars, string or ribbon, pens or markers, glitter (optional), glue or tape.
Instructions:
Cut out star shapes from yellow and white paper before class—or let kids cut their own with supervision.
On each star, write God’s promises from today’s lesson, like “God will bless me,” “God keeps His promises,” and “God’s plan is perfect.”
Decorate the stars with glitter or drawings.
Children fold their stars and place them into the jar.
Tie a ribbon around the jar with a label reading, “God’s Promise Jar.”
Say this:
Whenever you feel worried or forget God’s promises, bring out your Promise Star Jar. Open the jar, take out a star, and remember that God’s promises shine just like these stars—bright and true! God keeps every promise He makes to us.