2. Billions claim Abraham has their “father” Jews, Muslims, “Christians” Only true Christians can make the claim, Gal. 3:26-29 ⁃ Only in Christ ⁃ Only in belief & baptism

3. Abraham sets an example for the faithful Faith Action Sacrifice

4. GREAT FAITH OUR FAITH

5. Compelled him to leave home, Heb. 11:8-10; Gen. 12:1, 4 Advanced society Age 75 GREAT FAITH

6. Compelled him to sacrifice his son, Heb. 11:17-19 No delay, Gen. 22:2, 3 Three-day journey, Gen. 22:4 Bound Isaac, Gen. 22:9 GREAT FAITH

7. Why did Abraham do these things? He believed God & His word, Jas. 2:21-23 God’s promise of something better, Heb. 11:13-16 GREAT FAITH

8. The Bible demands faith in God & His Son, Heb. 11:6; Jn. 8:24 OUR FAITH

9. What does your faith compel you to do? Relay For Life NRA Rotary Club OUR FAITH

10. Because of your faith in God & His Son, would you… Leave your home, Gen. 19:12-16; Eph. 6:4 “Sacrifice” your child, Mt. 10:34-39 Leave the religion of your family, 1 Thes. 1:9, 10; 2:14, 15 OUR FAITH

11. Because of your faith in God & His Son, would you… Put away your spouse, Mt. 19:9; 14:3, 4 Turn from sin, Acts 3:19 Be baptized, Acts 2:38 OUR FAITH

12. Some have the faith of Abraham, Gal. 3:26-29 Faith Action Sacrifice

13. Others do not Wrong faith Wrong action Lack sacrifice