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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
1.5 God Is a Covenant Keeper, Part II
• It’s very possible that Abraham was raised in a family that worshipped and believed in false gods. • When God called Abraham, He asked him to give up everything he knew, even changing his name from Abram to Abraham. • Ultimately, Jesus was born from Abraham’s descendants, fulfilling God’s promise to bless all people through Abraham.
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KNOWING
Your child is learning to trust God by trusting the adults in his life. Provide consistent role models, and be sure to keep your own promises as your child learns to rely on God.
Teachable Moments After reading the passage, discuss the following together: • What did God ask Abraham to do?
• How do you think Abraham felt when God told him what His plans were?
• How did Abraham show that he trusted God?
Part of The Big God Story Genesis 12; 15; 17 God made a covenant with Abraham. God promised Abraham a huge family and that He would use Abraham’s family to tell the world about Him!
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Remember Verse
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection. Philippians 3:10a
Blessing
For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: (Insert name of child), may you trust God and rely on the promises He has made in His Word.
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