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Abraham. Hebrews 12:1,2 “cloud of witnesses”. Abraham. The Story of Abraham – Genesis 11:26 – 25:10 Joshua 24:2 “A friend of God” – 2 Chronicles 20:7 Perfect example of the response of Faith- Romans 4; Galatians 3:6-18. Abraham. Ur of the Chaldees– Genesis 11:27 – 30 Haran–
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Abraham Hebrews 12:1,2 “cloud of witnesses”
Abraham • The Story of Abraham – • Genesis 11:26 – 25:10 • Joshua 24:2 • “A friend of God” – • 2 Chronicles 20:7 • Perfect example of the response of Faith- Romans 4; Galatians 3:6-18
Abraham • Ur of the Chaldees– • Genesis 11:27 – 30 • Haran– • Genesis 11:31.32; 12:1-5 • Canaan- • Genesis 12:4-9 • Egypt – • Genesis 12:12-20
Abraham • Canaan– • Genesis 13:1 – 17 • Hebron– • Genesis 13:18 – Chapter 19 • Battle of the Kings – 14:1-16 • Tithes to Melchizedek – 14:17-24 • God Reaffirmed Covenant – Chapter 15
Abraham • Hebron– • Genesis 13:18 – Chapter 19 • Battle of the Kings – 14:1-16 • Tithes to Melchizedek – 14:17-24 • God Reaffirmed Covenant – Chapter 15 • Hagar & Ishmael – Chapter 16 • Covenant Reaffirmed-Chapter 17
Abraham • Hebron– • Genesis 13:18 – Chapter 19 • Hagar & Ishmael – Chapter 16 • Covenant Reaffirmed-Chapter 17 • Changed his name to Abraham • Rite of Circumcision • Three Visitors – Chapter 18 • Isaac Promised & Born
Abraham • Hebron– • Genesis 13:18 – Chapter 19 • Three Visitors – Chapter 18 • Isaac Promised & Born • Abraham Interceded for Sodom & Gomorrah because of Lot • Judgment of Sodom & Gomorrah – Chapter 19
Abraham • “South Country”– • Genesis Chapters 20,21 • Negeb – Chapter 20 • Worshiped at Beersheba – Chapter 21 • Moriah- • Genesis Chapter 22
Abraham • Gathered wood, traveled 3 days –Genesis 22:3-5 • “God will provide” – vv.6-8 • Offered up his son – Hebrews 11:17-19
Abraham • Principles: • Man can trust in God’s providence without knowing His methods • Must be willing to give everything to God
Abraham • Beersheba & Machpelah– • Genesis 23:1 – 25:10 • Sarah dies @ 127 & buried @ Hebron – Chapter 23 • Wife for Isaac – Chapter 24 • Isaac became Abraham’s sole heir • Abraham dies @ 175 – Chapter 25:1-10
Abraham • Spiritual Highlights • God’s Covenant – Genesis 12:1-4 • Reaffirmed several times – 13:14-17; 15:1-7; 17:1-8 • Terms- • Make of you a great nation • I will bless you • Make your name great • You will be a blessing
Abraham • Spiritual Highlights • God’s Covenant – Genesis 12:1-4 • Terms- • By you all families of the earth shall be blessed • Everlasting Covenant – 17:1 • Condition – Abraham’s Obedient Faith – 15:6 • Now also through faith in Christ- Romans 4:1-4,13-15
Abraham • Believed God, Patient & Faithful • James 2:21-23 • Abraham justified by Works • By Works Faith was made perfect • Abraham believed God • He was called the friend of God • Mark 16:15,16 • What do you think Abraham would have done about this?