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“The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.” (Proverbs 20:7, BSB) · Read in the Bible
Heavenly Father created daddy to care for, protect, and teach each child about God's love. The story of Abraham and Isaac shows how a loving father plays with, protects, and rejoices over the son God gave him as a gift.
There is someone very special in every baby's life — someone strong and loving, who protects and cares. Do you know who it is? Daddy! And the truth of this lesson is beautiful: Daddy did not appear by chance. Father God Made Daddy — He chose, prepared, and gave him as a gift to every child.
Today we are going to tell the story of a very special daddy in the Bible: Abraham. He waited a long time until Father God gave him a little son — and when the baby arrived, the joy was so great that everyone laughed! This story will help every baby feel something important: Daddy loves me, and God is the One who gave Daddy to me.
The Story: Father God Made Daddy
In the Bible, there was a man named Abraham. He loved Father God with all his heart. Abraham and his wife, Sarah, wanted very much to have a baby — but the baby did not come. They waited and waited… and kept trusting in Father God.
Until one day something wonderful happened: Father God gave a baby as a gift to Abraham and Sarah! A beautiful little boy, whom they named Isaac. And do you know what "Isaac" means? It means laughter, because everyone was so happy that they laughed: ha-ha-ha-ha!
Daddy Abraham loved baby Isaac. He played with him, protected him, and taught him about Father God. Abraham was a good daddy — because Father God made him that way: full of love and care.
And what about your daddy, dear baby? Father God also made your daddy with great care — to take care of you, protect you, and love you every day.
❤ For the child's heart. Father God made your daddy especially for you! He takes care of you, plays with you, and loves you. And Father God, who is up in heaven, also takes care of you — always, always, always.
Christ in the Lesson
Abraham was a loving father to Isaac — but there is an even greater Father: God. The Bible teaches us that God is our heavenly Father, and that He loved us so much that He sent His own Son, Jesus, into the world (John 3:16). When we tell babies that "Father God Made Daddy," we are planting the seed that there is a God who is Father — good, faithful, and present. One day, as this child grows up, he or she will understand that this Father prepared the best gift of all: Jesus, who came so that each one of us could be called a child of God (Galatians 3:26).
Closing Prayer
Father God, thank You for making the daddy of every baby in this little room. Thank You for Abraham, who shows us how a loving father takes care of his son. Bless every daddy — give him strength, wisdom, and a heart full of love. And may each child grow up knowing that he or she has a Father in heaven who never abandons them. In Jesus' name, amen.
Soli Deo Gloria — Scripture governs; everything else, on its knees.
Frequently asked questions about this lesson
What is the central truth of Nursery Lesson 3?+
That Heavenly Father made daddy. God gave Abraham as a father to Isaac — and he cared for, played with, and taught his son about the Lord. The lesson shows babies that daddy is a gift from God, someone chosen to protect and love. The verse is Proverbs 20:7.
How can I tell the story of Abraham and Isaac to babies?+
With large pictures and simple language. Show the picture of Abraham and Sarah happy, say that Heavenly Father gave them a baby as a gift, and that Abraham was so glad he laughed. Show the daddy caring for the baby and repeat: 'Heavenly Father gave daddy to take care of the baby.' Use each child's name to personalize it.
What game can I use in the Nursery lesson about daddy?+
Ask for photos of the children's daddies in advance. Show each photo and ask: 'Whose daddy is this?' Identify parts of the face (eyes, mouth, nose) and say: 'Heavenly Father made your daddy to take care of you.' This reinforces the emotional bond and the biblical truth at the same time.
How should I deal with children who do not have a father present in the Nursery Sunday School (EBD)?+
With sensitivity and love. Speak of the caregiver God placed in the child's life — it may be a grandfather, an uncle, or another figure. And remind the child that Heavenly Father never abandons them: He always cares and protects. In that moment, the teacher can be a reflection of God's fatherly love.
Teacher's Guide
The Nursery class is taught in moments. Here is the outline for this class:
Welcome. Receive each baby with joy and offer a warm welcome to the parents as well. Remember that many face difficulties getting to Sunday School with a baby — a word of support and a smile make all the difference. Check the organization and cleanliness of the room before class.
Praise. Take the children to the praise corner. Sing two songs: "I love Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, because he will always protect me" and "Father God made everything so pretty, He made the baby, He made Mommy, Daddy…" (Nursery Songbook 3/4, CPAD — the Assemblies of God publishing house in Brazil, p. 5). Make loving gestures while you sing — gestures help the baby grasp the message.
Verse (Proverbs 20:7). With the babies: settle them in infant seats or on large cushions. Hold a children's Bible, let them touch it, and recite the verse calmly. Come close to each child, smile, open your arms, and repeat the verse using the name of the child and of his or her daddy. With 1- to 2-year-old children: open the Bible and recite it with them, following the words with your finger. Personalize it in the same way and show the picture of Abraham protecting Isaac: "Daddy Abraham protects his son; he always gives lots of love. Father God is good — He made our daddy."
Bible story (Genesis 21:1-8). Before class, cut out the visual figures and keep them inside your Bible. Gather the children and take out the figures as you tell the story. Figure 1: "Father God gave a little son to Daddy Abraham and Mommy Sarah. They were so happy that they laughed: ha-ha-ha-ha!" Figure 2: "Daddy Abraham loves the baby that Father God gave him. He takes care of the baby, gives affection, and protects him." Figure 3: "Daddy Abraham is a good daddy! He teaches his son about Father God, plays with him, and takes care of everything. The daddy of (each child's name) will do that too."
Playtime. Ask in advance for a photo of each child's daddy. Show each photo and ask: "Whose daddy is this?" Point out the parts of the face: "Look at Daddy's eyes, his mouth, his nose." Say: "Father God gave you Daddy to take care of you. He plays, he protects, he loves!" With the younger babies: give simple instructions using gestures — smile and say "smile!", blow a kiss and say "give a kiss!". As they imitate you, whisper: "Father God loves you very much and takes care of you."
Activity. With 1- to 2-year-old children: hand out the activity sheet and crayons for coloring. Then give them a small piece of craft fabric (non-woven fabric) and glue, and guide them to glue the "little blanket" over baby Isaac, as if covering him. Say: "Shall we cover the baby so he stays nice and warm? Daddy Abraham takes care of and protects the baby."
Prayer. In the prayer corner, ask them to repeat: "Father God, thank You so much for making my daddy. He is very special to me. In Jesus' name, amen!"
Snack. How about colorful fruit skewers? Use blunt sticks to ensure safety. Present the fruit on the skewer, but remove the pieces before handing them to the children. Check parental permissions and dietary restrictions. Before eating, pray with the children, thanking Father God for the food.
