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Genesis 20 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: God Protects Sarah Again

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.

PreschoolGod Keeps Watch

crownmoon and starstentsheep

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

KindergartenTell the Truth

KING → picture 3NIGHT → picture 4TENT → picture 1SHEEP → picture 2

Grade 1God Protects Sarah

King Abimelech → picture 2God spoke in a dream → picture 3Gifts of sheep and cattle → picture 4Abraham prayed → picture 1

Order:

1. Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the South2. But God came to Abimelech in a dream of the night3. Abimelech took sheep and cattle4. Abraham prayed to God

Grade 2God Speaks in a Dream

  1. What did Abraham say about Sarah? That she was his sister
  2. Why did Abraham say this? He was afraid. (circle)
  3. How did God speak to the king? In a dream (circle)
  4. What did the king give Abraham? Sheep, cows, servants and silver (and gave Sarah back)
  5. What did Abraham do for the king? He prayed for him. (circle)
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Grade 3A King Who Listened

  1. Why was calling Sarah his sister a half-truth? She was his half-sister but also his wife; he said it to deceive.
  2. How did God warn Abimelech? In a dream
  3. What did God say He had done for Abimelech? Kept him from sinning against God
  4. What reason did Abraham give for his lie? He thought there was no fear of God in that place.
  5. What happened after Abraham prayed? God healed Abimelech's household.
1: Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the South2: But God came to Abimelech in a dream of the night3: Abimelech took sheep and cattle4: Abraham prayed to God

Grade 4The Same Mistake Twice

  1. How is Genesis 20 like Genesis 12? Abraham again says Sarah is his sister because he is afraid.
  2. Why was this a dangerous time for God's promise? It was right before Isaac's promised birth through Sarah.
  3. How did God protect Sarah? He warned Abimelech in a dream and kept him from touching her.
  4. What wrong assumption did Abraham make about Gerar? That there was no fear of God there

Word bank: 1. Sarah; 2. God; 3. King

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

Grade 5God Guards His Promise

  1. Why was the timing of this event serious? God had just promised that Sarah would bear Isaac within a year.
  2. What did God say He had done for Abimelech? Kept him from sinning against God
  3. What does this show about God's sovereignty? God can restrain sin and protect His plan, even when people fail.
  4. What is ironic about Abimelech's response? The pagan king showed more fear of God than Abraham expected or showed.
  5. What carries God's promise forward in this story? God's grace and faithfulness, not Abraham's merit

Word bank: 1. Sarah; 2. God; 3. dream

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

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