(Genesis 11–25)
1. Summary of Abraham’s Story
- Abram was called by God to leave his home and go to an unknown land (Genesis 12:1-2).
- God promised Abram descendants as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5-6).
- Abram and Sarai doubted and took matters into their own hands with Hagar, resulting in Ishmael (Genesis 16).
- God changed his name to Abraham and reaffirmed His covenant promise (Genesis 17:5-8).
- Isaac, the son of promise, was born when Abraham was 100 years old (Genesis 21:2).
- Abraham faced his greatest test when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac, but God provided a ram (Genesis 22:11-14).
- Abraham died full of faith, trusting God’s promises for future generations (Genesis 25:8).
2. How Abraham Points to Jesus
- Called to leave everything and trust God’s plan (Genesis 12:1-2; Hebrews 11:8).
- Believed God and was counted righteous by faith (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3).
- Father of nations through whom Jesus would come (Genesis 17:5; Galatians 3:8).
- The near-sacrifice of Isaac points to the sacrifice of Christ (Genesis 22:2; John 3:16).
- God provided a substitute sacrifice—just as Jesus is our substitute (Genesis 22:13-14).
3. What God is Teaching Us Through Abraham’s Life
- Faith requires stepping out without seeing the whole path (Genesis 12:1; Hebrews 11:1).
- Delays are part of the journey, not a denial of the promise (Genesis 21:2; Romans 4:20-21).
- Our mistakes do not cancel God’s covenant (Genesis 16; Psalm 103:14).
- Real faith trusts God with what we love most (Genesis 22:2; Hebrews 11:19).
- Obedience today leaves a legacy tomorrow (Galatians 3:29).
4. Reflection Questions
- What area of your life is God asking you to step out in faith without having all the details?
- How do you stay strong when God’s promises seem delayed?
- Where have you tried to “help God out” instead of trusting His timing?
- What would be hardest for you to surrender if God asked?
- How is your obedience today shaping a legacy of faith for others?
- How does knowing Abraham was justified by faith—not by works—change how you see your own relationship with God?
Personal Reflection Challenge:
Identify one place where you are being called to trust God’s timing.
Write out a prayer surrendering your timetable to His perfect plan.