Hebrews 12:1,2 “cloud of witnesses”. The Story of Abraham – Genesis 11:26 – 25:10 Joshua 24:2 “A friend of God” – 2 Chronicles 20:7 Perfect example of.

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Hebrews 12:1,2 “cloud of witnesses”

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

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

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

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

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

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

“South Country”– Genesis Chapters 20,21 Negeb – Chapter 20 Worshiped at Beersheba – Chapter 21 Moriah- Genesis Chapter 22

Gathered wood, traveled 3 days – Genesis 22:3-5 “God will provide” – vv.6-8 Offered up his son – Hebrews 11:17-19

Principles: Man can trust in God’s providence without knowing His methods Must be willing to give everything to God

Beersheba & Machpelah– Genesis 23:1 – 25:10 Sarah 127 & Hebron – Chapter 23 Wife for Isaac – Chapter 24 Isaac became Abraham’s sole heir Abraham 175 – Chapter 25:1-10

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

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

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?