STEP INTO ABRAHAM’S TENT- FAMILY & COMMUNITY EDITION

WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO BE ABRAHAM?

Abraham is sitting at the entrance of his tent.

He looks up. He sees three people approaching. And he chooses to move toward them.

For a little while, you and your group step into those three verses together.

You notice what Abraham noticed. You consider the choices before him. And you bring the story into play.

WHAT IS IT?

Step Into Abraham’s Tent is a downloadable, ready-to-lead Biblical experience based on Genesis 18:1, 2 & 4.

One facilitator guides the group through the Biblical text, interactive Activity Moments, and the original BE ABRAHAM card game.

Instead of only reading what Abraham did, participants notice what he noticed, consider the choices before him, and bring the story into action together.

A GUIDED BIBLICAL EXPERIENCE THAT BRINGS THE STORY OFF THE PAGE AND INTO THE ROOM.

**EVENT & VENUE LICENSE: For schools, congregations, camps, community centers, conferences, venues, organizations, and events where more than one facilitator or staff member will use the materials. The key difference is not the number of participants, but the number of facilitators or staff members using the materials. Please read the Licensing Terms below before purchase.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Created for families, congregations, Bible study groups, community groups, retreats, homeschool groups, and other facilitated gatherings.

All ages can participate. Small and large groups can take part.

WANT TO GO DEEPER?

The Editable Teacher Edition includes the complete experience plus 25 ready-to-use Classroom Extension activities for anyone who wants to extend, adapt, or deepen the learning.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

60-90 MINUTES

Use the complete core experience on its own, or add optional sections when you want to explore further.

WHERE CAN YOU USE IT?

Use it at home, in a congregation, with a Bible study or community group, at a retreat, with a homeschool group, or anywhere your group has enough space to gather and move around.

No special Biblical setting is required.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. STEP INTO THE STORY

The facilitator guides the group through Genesis 18:1, 2 & 4.

Participants notice details, consider choices, and explore the story from inside Abraham’s world.

2. BRING KEY MOMENTS TO LIFE

Short Activity Moments invite participants to notice, choose, move, discuss, or create as the story unfolds.

3. BE ABRAHAM CARD GAME

The experience comes together in the original BE ABRAHAM card game.

Participants move around the group, give, receive, trade, negotiate, and help one another as they work to build Abraham’s tent.

Through the fun of the game, they deepen their understanding of hospitality by putting its core ideas into action.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE?

DOWNLOAD • CHOOSE • PRINT • PREPARE • FOLLOW THE GUIDE

Start with the Facilitator Guide, choose the optional elements you want to include, print the materials you need, and prepare the BE ABRAHAM cards for your group.

The amount of preparation depends on your group size and the choices you make, such as adding food, lighting, or other optional elements.

The complete experience requires no food and no special Biblical setting.

WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE?

Facilitator Guide Participant Materials Activity Moments BE ABRAHAM Card Game Optional Extensions

PRINT & GO

The materials are downloadable. The experience happens in the room.

Want to see what it looks like? Browse the preview images and watch the Video Overview.

WITH OR WITHOUT FOOD

The complete core experience requires no food.

If you wish, add an optional shared table inspired by Abraham’s hospitality.

The food is optional. The experience is complete without it.

WHO CREATED IT?

Created by Noa Zion, Ph.D., historian and educator with expertise in teaching and learning.

Through Galilee Dreams, she has spent the past five years bringing the Galilee and the Land of the Bible to audiences around the world, and is now extending that work into digital Biblical experiences.

GOOD TO KNOW

60-90 MINUTES ALL AGES PRINT & GO SMALL OR LARGE GROUPS NO FOOD REQUIRED

EVENT & VENUE LICENSE:

Please read the Licensing Terms below before purchase and use.

**SEE THROUGH ABRAHAM’S EYES.

EXPERIENCE HIS CHOICES. BRING THE STORY INTO PLAY.**

DISCOVER WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO BE ABRAHAM.

The Biblical Experience -Step into Abraham's Tent (Event & Venue License)

‏49.00 ‏$

EVENT & VENUE LICENSE
For schools, congregations, camps, community centers, conferences, venues, organizations, and events where more than one facilitator or staff member will use the materials.
This license allows multi-facilitator use according to the license purchased.
The important difference is not how many people participate. It is how many facilitators or staff members will use the materials.
Choose this license if the experience will be led or prepared by more than one person in your organization or event.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS FOR A MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE
1. IS THE EXPERIENCE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES?
Yes. Families, mixed-age groups, homeschool settings, community groups, and adults can all take part. For the BE ABRAHAM game, children under age 8 are best paired with an older child or adult.
2. CAN I LEAD THIS EXPERIENCE EVEN IF I’M NOT A TEACHER OR PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR?
Yes. The experience is fully guided and designed so that a parent, grandparent, homeschool educator, community leader, or any interested adult can lead it with confidence. Read “Before You Begin” and the Facilitator Guide, gather the listed materials, and follow the steps.
3. HOW MUCH PREPARATION DOES THE FACILITATOR NEED?
Very little preparation is needed. Most of the work is simple printing, cutting, and gathering a few materials. The Facilitator Guide walks you through every step, and all the materials you need are included.
4. HOW LONG DOES THE EXPERIENCE TAKE?
A streamlined version of the core experience takes about 45 minutes. One round of the BE ABRAHAM game takes about 20 minutes. Many groups choose to add optional activities, food, or a second round, which can extend the experience.
5. CAN THIS EXPERIENCE WORK WITH A VERY LARGE GROUP?
Yes. With good organization, the experience can be adapted for very large groups. Use several facilitators when needed and organize participants into manageable groups. For large events, most of the extra preparation is simply printing, cutting, and organizing materials in advance.
6. IS THIS EXPERIENCE SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS?
Yes. Abraham is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the experience focuses on themes that speak across traditions — hospitality, generosity, welcoming others, and human connection. No particular religious background or level of Bible knowledge is required.
7. WHY IS THE BE ABRAHAM GAME A TRADING CARD GAME? WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH HOSPITALITY?
The idea began when I joined my grandchildren at a card-trading event and watched people of different ages naturally approach one another, exchange cards, talk, negotiate, laugh, and connect.
In the BE ABRAHAM game, players give, receive, communicate, and help one another build Abraham’s tent. The exchanges turn hospitality into something participants actually experience together.
8. CAN THE BE ABRAHAM GAME WORK WITH LARGER GROUPS?
Yes. The game can be played with small groups, but it can also work with larger groups such as 18 or 36 participants. With older children, teens, or adults, a larger group can create even more energy and informal interaction. For a group of around 36, a short practice round is especially helpful.
9. DO I HAVE TO USE THE BE ABRAHAM GAME?
No. The core experience is complete without the game. The BE ABRAHAM game is an additional interactive experience that can be added at the end if it fits your group and available time.
10. SHOULD I INCLUDE THE FOOD OPTION?
Food is completely optional, and the experience works very well without it.
Facilitators who choose to include food said it became a meaningful part of the experience because sharing food makes Abraham’s hospitality more tangible. There is also an optional pita recipe, and you may simply use pita, bread, or crackers.
11. CAN I USE ONLY SOME OF THE FOOD ITEMS?
Yes. If you choose to include only part of the food experience, the three items with the strongest effect are olive oil, za’atar, and pita.
Olives and dates are lovely additions, but they create less of the core effect on their own.
12. DO I NEED TO USE ALL THE OPTIONAL SECTIONS?
No. The Optional sections are there so you can choose what fits your group, available time, and interests. The core experience works on its own.