Workshop 6: The Binding of Isaac Part of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In This Section Introduction From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Protest against unworthy images of God is a deeply religious act. — Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, President, Starr King School for the Ministry In the story... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: The Binding of Isaac 10 Activity 2: Retelling the Story 10 Activity 3: Why?... Spiritual Preparation From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures The story of Abraham and Isaac is powerful and disturbing.... Welcoming and Entering From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen/pencil Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for... Opening From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Stand or table space for the chalice... Activity 1: The Binding of Isaac From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Binding of Isaac" Leader Resource 1, The Binding of Isaac Background Informat... Activity 2: Retelling the Story From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Binding of Isaac" Optional: Simple costumes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself w... Activity 3: Why? From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Modeling clay or play dough Description of Activity Give each participant a lump of modeling clay and... Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations o... Activity 5: Discussion - Option 1 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why ... Activity 6: Rewriting the Story - Option 2 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pens or pencils Simple costumes Description of Activity Invite participants to talk together... Activity 7: An Artist’s View - Option 3 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Illustrated children’s or family Bibles (check your public library for an assortment) Copies of... Closing From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Creating the Closing Worship Taking It Home handout Chalice, candle and lighter, or ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as... Faith In Action: Advocating for Children From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Preparation for Activity Explore what advocacy and service projects your congregation already supports that directly benefit the children in your... Alternate Activity 1: No From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Bulky red yarn, 3 yards per person12 X 18-inch drawing paper Paper and pen/pencil Craft foam squares or... Taking It Home From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Protest against unworthy images of God is a deeply religious act. — Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, President, Starr King School for the Ministry Explore some... The Binding of Isaac From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Genesis 22: 1-13 (New Revised Standard Version) After these things God tested Abraham. Leader Resource 1: The Binding of Isaac Background Information From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures This workshop presents what is for religious liberals one of the most mysterious and disturbing stories in the Hebrew scriptures. In the story, God... Leader Resource 2: Creating the Closing Worship From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich each other’s understanding of the story and of... Find Out More From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures To read the full text of Fear and Trembling, by Soren Kierkegaard, visit religion-online…;. The Text This Week website has links to many classical and... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures NEXT: Introduction Download all of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.