Bible moment
The Bible moment
In Genesis 12:1–5, the LORD tells Abram to leave his country, relatives, and father’s household and go to a land God will show him. God promises to make Abram a great nation, bless him, make his name great, and make him a blessing. God also says that all families of the earth will be blessed through Abram. Abram goes as the LORD told him. He leaves Haran with Sarai, his wife; Lot; their possessions; and the people who were part of his household. Together they set out for Canaan and arrive there. The passage gives Abram’s age as seventy-five. God’s command does not first name the destination, so children can notice that Abram obeyed while trusting God without knowing every detail ahead of time.
Look closely
What children can notice
Abram, Sarai, Lot, and their household stand among their possessions after setting out from Haran and arriving in Canaan. Use clear visual differences among the named people and keep the scene calm and welcoming without adding events.
Talk together
Talk about it
- Who traveled with Abram to Canaan?
- Why did Abram need to trust God?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Read Genesis 12:1–5 before using the page. Invite children to identify Abram, Sarai, Lot, the household, possessions, and Canaan. Explain that the picture shows arrival, not every part of the journey. Avoid adding route details or unmentioned events. Use the questions to discuss trusting God and obeying his call.
Source note
From this passage
Genesis 12:4-5 · Abram’s Call
Abram, Sarai, Lot, and their household stand among their possessions after setting out from Haran and arriving in Canaan. Use clear visual differences among the named people and keep the scene calm and welcoming without adding events.
