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Abraham and the Stars

Bible passage: Genesis 15 · Ages 3 to 5 · Old Testament

Paraphrase Abraham was an old man, and he had no children. He wished and wished for a family.

Paraphrase One night God said, Come outside, Abraham. Look up at the sky.

Paraphrase Abraham looked up. There were so many stars! Too many to count.

Paraphrase God said, You will have a big family, as many as the stars. Abraham believed God.

Paraphrase Abraham waited, and God kept the promise.

Paraphrase Abraham and Sarah had a baby boy. Their hearts were full of joy.

From the Bible (King James Version)

Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them
Genesis 15:5 (KJV, excerpt)

Let us wonder

What do you think Abraham felt when he saw all the stars?

One small thing to do

Look at the sky tonight and try to count the stars.

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Retold in simple words (a paraphrase), so it is not the Bible’s own text. The read-aloud voice is computer-made. Jesus is never shown with a face. Nothing you do here is saved or sent anywhere.

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