Genesis 20 · Grade 3
A King Who Listened
Read the Story
Abraham traveled to Gerar. He was afraid. So he said again that Sarah was his sister. She was his half-sister, but she was also his wife. It was a half-truth to fool people. Abimelech, king of Gerar, took Sarah into his household.
God came to Abimelech in a dream. He warned him that Sarah was a married woman. Abimelech said he had not meant to do wrong. God said He knew this. He had kept Abimelech from sinning. God told him to give Sarah back. Abraham was a prophet who would pray for him.
Abimelech returned Sarah and asked Abraham why he had done this. Abraham said he thought there was no fear of God in that place. Abimelech gave Abraham sheep, cattle, servants and a thousand pieces of silver. He told Abraham he could live anywhere in his land. Abraham prayed, and God healed Abimelech's household.
Memory Verse
“God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know that in the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I also withheld you from sinning against me. Therefore I didn’t allow you to touch her.”
Genesis 20:6 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Why was calling Sarah his sister a half-truth?
How did God warn Abimelech?
What did God say He had done for Abimelech?
What reason did Abraham give for his lie?
What happened after Abraham prayed?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- When are you tempted to hide the truth?
- How can you say sorry after a mistake?
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