Overview

Biblical Passage

Hebrews 11:8-19

Supporting Passages

Leviticus 20:7-8; Romans 4:1-25

Memory Verse
Ephesians 1:4
Table Talk Question
What does it mean to be “set apart” for God?
Biblical Truth
God desires all Christians to dedicate their lives to Him completely.
Context

This lesson introduces and describes consecration by examining the life of the patriarch, Abraham. The consecrated life begins with a call by God to be holy, set apart from the world for Him. Abraham demonstrated his consecration through his faithful obedience to follow God’s instructions, which included leaving his home and proving his willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac.

Learning Goals
  • Learners will examine how God used the life of one man to begin the process of calling all people to Himself.
  • Learners will describe what the consecrated life looks like today.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach this lesson, pray for your learners.

  • Pray that your learners will understand that a consecrated life is a life totally dedicated to God.
  • Pray that your learners will become dependent on God, fully trusting Him with every circumstance of their lives.
  • Pray that your learners will submit their lives to God.

Acknowledgements