Abraham's sons

Abraham's sons

and the story of Abraham and Isaac.

Multiple Select

What did God promise Abraham? [Select all the correct answers]

• Abraham would become wealthy

• Abraham would receive all of God's commandments for living

• Abraham would have many descendants

• Abraham's family would own the land of Canaan/Israel

• Abraham and his descendants would be God's chosen people

Abraham had two sons

• The eldest was called Ishmael - one of his descendants would be called Mohammed and found the Islamic faith.

• The younger was called Isaac - God told Abraham that Isaac was the chosen son whose descendants would become the Jewish people.

Open Ended

How old do you think Abraham and his wife Sarah were when Isaac was born?

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Open Ended

Why do people give sacrifices to God?

Multiple Choice

How did Abraham react to God's demand to sacrifice his son Isaac?

• He was pleased

• He was upset

• He was shocked

• He wasn't bothered

Imagine Abraham's sacrifice

• Close your eyes and think hard about the person or thing you value most in this world.

• Now imagine destroying it willingly.

Open Ended

Describe the faith Abraham must have had to follow God's command.