MODULE 3: The Patriarchs – God’s Covenant People

Theme: Faith, Promise, Obedience, and God’s Faithfulness

Module Introduction

The word patriarchs refers to the early fathers of the nation of Israel: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Their stories are mainly found in Genesis 12–50. These men were not perfect, yet God chose them and worked through their lives to carry out His plan.

In this module, learners will discover that God is a covenant-making God. He makes promises and keeps them. The stories of the patriarchs teach us about faith, waiting, obedience, forgiveness, and God’s providence. They also point forward to Jesus Christ, through whom God’s promises are finally fulfilled.

Module Objectives

By the end of this module, learners should be able to:

• Explain who the patriarchs were and why they are important.
• Describe God’s covenant with Abraham.
• Understand the meaning of faith and justification by faith.
• Identify how God’s promises continued through Isaac and Jacob.
• Explain how Joseph’s life shows God’s providence.
• Show how the lives of the patriarchs point to Jesus Christ.
• reflect on what these stories teach young believers today.