Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham: The Man Who Followed a Promise

When Christopher and Christina step into Grandpa Theo’s magical time machine, they find themselves in the ancient desert where they meet Abraham—the man who trusted God even when the future seemed impossible. As they listen to Abraham’s incredible story, children discover what it means to follow God with courage, wait patiently for His promises, and believe that He is always faithful.

Beautifully illustrated and written especially for children ages 4–8, this engaging Bible story brings the timeless account of Abraham to life in a way that is easy to understand and exciting to read. Along the way, young readers will learn that God’s promises are always bigger than our fears.

Perfect for bedtime reading, Sunday school, homeschool lessons, Christian classrooms, and family devotions, this heartwarming story also includes:

• A Bible-based retelling of Abraham’s journey
• A simple prayer for children
• Discussion questions for families and classrooms
• A memory verse from Scripture
• A fun drawing activity to reinforce the lesson

Part of the beloved Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine series, this faith-filled adventure helps children grow in trust, obedience, and confidence in God’s unfailing love.

Every journey through time is a journey through faith.

What is Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham about?

Christopher and Christina use Grandpa Theo’s time machine and land in an ancient desert, where they meet Abraham. They hear his story of trusting God when the future seemed impossible. The book is a Bible-based retelling of Abraham’s journey, framed by the children’s adventure, and its central message is that God’s promises are bigger than our fears. Themes include following God with courage, waiting patiently for His promises, and trusting that He is always faithful. The illustrated book also includes a simple prayer for children, discussion questions for families and classrooms, a Scripture memory verse, and a drawing activity. It runs 37 pages.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician, with co-author Nadine Basta.

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means an illustrated Bible story told through a time-travel adventure, with a prayer, questions, a memory verse, and an activity for home or classroom use.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham for?

It is written for children ages 4 to 8 and is suggested for bedtime reading, Sunday school, homeschool lessons, Christian classrooms, and family devotions.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 3 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a series in which two children visit Bible characters with a time machine. Each book tells a complete story, so it can be read on its own. Browse the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham?

Christopher & Christina Meet Abraham is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8187503612 (37 pages, published July 15, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026