Genesis 17 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: New Names and a Covenant Sign

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolNew Names

peoplestarsbabytent

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenGod Almighty

ABRAHAM AND SARAH → picture 2STARS → picture 4BABY → picture 1TENT → picture 3

Grade 1New Names

Abram became Abraham → picture 3Sarai became Sarah → picture 4A son named Isaac → picture 2Kings will come from you → picture 1

Order:

1. Yahweh appeared to Abram2. God said, Your name will no more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham3. God said, You shall call his name Isaac4. Abraham took Ishmael his son

Grade 2God Gives New Names

How old was Abram when God appeared to him? 99 years old (circle)
What name did God call Himself? God Almighty (circle)
What was Abram's new name? Abraham (circle)
What was Sarai's new name? Sarah (circle)
What did God say to name the baby? Isaac (circle)

Grade 3Father of Many Nations

What name did God use for Himself in this chapter? God Almighty
What does the name Abraham mean? Father of a multitude (of many nations)
What did God promise would come from Sarah? A son, and nations and kings
Why did Abraham laugh? He wondered how he and Sarah could have a child when they were so old.
With whom would God establish His covenant? Isaac (Sarah's son)

1: Yahweh appeared to Abram2: God said, Your name will no more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham3: God said, You shall call his name Isaac4: Abraham took Ishmael his son

Grade 4God Almighty Keeps His Word

What new name did God use for Himself, and why does it fit? God Almighty (El Shaddai); nothing is too hard for Him, even giving a child to an old couple.
Why do you think God changed Abram's name? His new name, father of a multitude, announced God's promise every time it was spoken.
What was the purpose of the covenant sign? To mark Abraham's household as belonging to God's covenant people
How quickly did Abraham obey? That very same day

Word bank: 1. God; 2. Abraham; 3. Sarah; 4. Isaac

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5An Everlasting Covenant

List three things God promises in Genesis 17. Any three: multiply Abraham, make him father of many nations, kings will come from him, give the land of Canaan, be God to him and his offspring
What is the most precious promise, and why? That God will be God to Abraham and his offspring; a relationship with God is the greatest gift.
Who received the covenant sign besides Abraham's sons? Every male in his household, including servants and foreigners
According to Romans 4:11, what did the sign mean? It was a seal of the righteousness Abraham already had by faith.
How did God answer Abraham's prayer for Ishmael? He promised to bless Ishmael and make him a great nation, but the covenant would be with Isaac.

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.