The Baby of the Promise

The story

The Baby of the Promise. Under the oaks of Mamre, the seasons go by, and God does for Sarah what he had said. At ninety years old, she gives birth to a son. Abraham, who is a hundred, gives him the name God has chosen: Isaac, “he laughs.” Sarah laughs again, but with joy this time: “God has brought me laughter!” And on the day the child is big enough to eat like everyone else, Abraham holds a great feast. Grandma Adjoua tells this story to Nia, whose mango seed has just sprouted.

The Bible passage

From the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verses 1 to 8.

Read Genesis 21 in the Bible (New International Version)

In this episode

Each time mark opens the video on YouTube at the right moment.

1. 0:00Under the Baobab
2. 0:44A Year of Waiting
3. 2:08The Baby Is Here
4. 3:20His Name Is Isaac
5. 4:46Isaac Grows
6. 5:51The Great Feast
7. 7:02Night in the Village
8. 7:47The song: God has said it, God has done it

Let’s talk about it

1. What name does Abraham give his son? What does the name mean?
2. Why does Sarah laugh this time?
3. What makes you laugh with joy?
4. Have you ever received something you had been waiting for a long time?

To remember: God said it, and God did it.

To do: Draw a star and write inside it the name of someone you love.

Printables

All the coloring pages and discussion sheets