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Abraham: The Father of Faith Across Religions

Explore the significance of Abraham's obedience to God, his willingness to sacrifice his son, and his role as a unifying figure in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Discover why Abraham is revered as the father of belief and how his actions convey powerful truths through various means in the Bible. Reflect on the testing of Abraham, his unwavering faith, and the lessons we can learn from his example.

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Abraham: The Father of Faith Across Religions

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  1. QUESTION 1a Recall  What exactly did Abraham do that was so significant? He obeyed God’s call, lived with honor in the promised land, and, perhaps most importantly, he was willing to offer his son in sacrifice. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  2. QUESTION 1a Recall  Who is Abraham’s son Isaac said to represent allegorically? Why? Isaac is said to represent Jesus because his father was willing to sacrifice him. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  3. QUESTION 1b Interpret  How did Abraham live by faith? Abraham lived by faith by obeying God and trusting him through hardships. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  4. QUESTION 1c Analyze  Why is Abraham worthy to be called “the father of all who believe?” Abraham is worthy to be called “the father of all who believe” because he trusted God and is honored by Christians, Muslims, and Jews for his faith. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  5. QUESTION 1c Analyze  Why exactly do Christians, Muslims, and Jews honor Abraham? Christians and Jews trace their faith history through his son Isaac, and Muslims honor Abraham’s son Ishmael. They all believe we are united as ‘Children of Abraham.’ CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  6. QUESTION 2a Analyze  In the Bible, how is “truth conveyed through multiple means?” Truth is conveyed through multiple means in the Bible because truth is revealed in different genres, in layers of meaning, and by many human writers. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  7. QUESTION 2b Recall  Who is the central character in the Bible? Jesus is the central character in the Bible. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  8. QUESTION 2c Interpret  What is the point of reading and interpreting the Bible? Students may respond that the point of reading and interpreting the Bible is learning about God, deepening our faith, or coming to an understanding of our mission on Earth. CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

  9. Homework Write a one-page reflection in which you discuss: --Why did God ‘test’ Abraham? --How do you feel about what God asked him to do? --What can be learned from his example? CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4, Quick Review

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