Game - OT: Abram (7) sends Hagar and Ishmael away - Building a house of cards
A fun and thought-provoking game on the Bible story of Abraham, Hagar and Ishmael
Welcome to a fun and thought-provoking game that teaches children the importance of trusting in God's promises. With just a deck of cards, children will be divided into small groups and challenged to build the tallest and strongest house of cards they can. Will their house of cards collapse, like Abraham's plans collapsed because he didn't trust God's promises?
This activity is part of a complete Sunday school lesson on the Bible story in Genesis 21: 1-21 on the birth of Isaac and the banishment of Hagar and Ishmael.
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What you need:
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deck of cards
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Instructions
Divide the children into small groups and provide each group with a deck of cards. Challenge the children to build the tallest and strongest house of cards they can.
After the game, engage the children in a conversation about why Abraham's plan ultimately failed and why it was important for him to trust in God's promise. This game is a great way to help children learn about the value of trusting in God's plan, even when faced with challenges and obstacles. Explain how Abraham's decision to take matters into his own hands and not fully trust in God's promise resulted in the collapse of his plans.
Question:
Why did Abraham's plan ultimately fail?
Why was it important for him to trust in God's promise?
After the game, engage the children in a conversation about why Abraham's plan ultimately failed and why it was important for him to trust in God's promise. This game is a great way to help children learn about the value of trusting in God's plan, even when faced with challenges and obstacles.
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