God Calls Abraham — 1st-3rd Grade (Ages 6-9)

God Calls Abraham is a free Sunday school lesson for 1st-3rd Grade (Ages 6-9), covering Genesis 12:1-9.

Theme: God calls us to follow Him in faith, even when we don’t know the way

God spoke to Abram (later called Abraham) and told him to leave his home and go to a land God would show him. Abram didn’t know where he was going, but he trusted God and went — his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all their possessions. When he arrived, God appeared to him and promised to give him the land. Abram built an altar to worship God. Faith means trusting God even when you don’t have all

Gospel Connection: God promised Abraham that through him, ‘all the families of the earth shall be blessed’ — a promise fulfilled in Jesus, Abraham’s descendant (Galatians 3:8).

What’s Included in This Lesson

This printable PDF includes everything a volunteer teacher needs to walk in on Sunday morning and teach with confidence — no preparation time required beyond reading the lesson once:

• Complete supply list — all items available at any dollar store or craft store
• TEACHER SAY scripts — word-for-word guidance so volunteers know exactly what to say
• Age-appropriate activities: an opening activity or game, a Bible story retelling with discussion questions, a hands-on craft activity, a word search or activity page, and a memory verse
• Discussion questions written specifically for 1st-3rd Grade (Ages 6-9)
• Memory verse with suggested memorization activity
• Missions spotlight connecting the lesson to the global church
• “To the Cross” reflection connecting the lesson to the gospel
• Family take-home page for continued learning at home

Designed for Small Churches

This lesson is part of the Rescue: God’s Story of Redemption series — a chronological journey through the Bible’s grand narrative of redemption, from Creation through the early church. Each lesson connects the biblical story to the gospel: God rescues His people through Jesus Christ.

Every lesson is designed for small classes of 3-10 students with mixed ages. No teaching experience required. Download, print, and teach.

Format: Printable PDF | Price: Free | Age Group: 1st-3rd Grade (Ages 6-9)