Bible moment
The Bible moment
Genesis 22:1–19 tells how God tested Abraham by commanding him to take Isaac to Moriah and offer him on a mountain God would show him. Abraham traveled with Isaac and two servants, carrying the needed supplies. At the mountain, Abraham built an altar, arranged the wood, bound Isaac, and reached out his hand. The angel of the LORD called from heaven and told Abraham not to harm the boy. Abraham then saw a ram caught by its horns in a thicket. He took the ram and offered it instead of his son. Abraham named the place, “The LORD will provide.” The angel later conveyed the LORD’s promise concerning Abraham’s offspring, their victory over enemies, and blessing to all nations through Abraham’s offspring. Abraham and Isaac returned with the servants to Beersheba.
Look closely
What children can notice
Abraham sees the ram caught by its horns in a thicket and recognizes God’s provision. Show Abraham, Isaac unharmed, the ram, the thicket, and the mountain setting, with the altar present but no graphic sacrifice imagery.
Talk together
Talk about it
- What did Abraham see in the thicket?
- How did God provide for Abraham and Isaac?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Read Genesis 22:13–14 with children, then explain the wider context from Genesis 22:1–19 in age-appropriate language. Emphasize the angel’s intervention, Isaac’s safety, and God’s provision. Invite children to notice how the picture shows the ram, thicket, altar, mountain, Abraham, and Isaac without graphic details.
Source note
From this passage
Genesis 22:13-14 · The Binding of Isaac
Abraham sees the ram caught by its horns in a thicket and recognizes God’s provision. Show Abraham, Isaac unharmed, the ram, the thicket, and the mountain setting, with the altar present but no graphic sacrifice imagery.
