1. Today we will discuss God’s plan through Abraham Last week we discussed God’s plan through Noah and the beginning of the nations

2. Noah, prior to the great flood, needed to build an.... in which God provided shelter for animals and the human race to....... ark survive Noah was the only......... man in his time. righteous God established a......... through Noah for all people. covenant The sign of that covenant was a........ rainbow

4. in Englishin English or in Chinesein Chinese Watch the clip about Abraham online or (with English subtitles) through the DVD player

5. Blessed to be a Blessing The calling of Abraham What did God tell Abraham to do and what did God promise him? Gen. 12:1-3 Why was Abraham accepted by God as a righteous man? Rom. 4:3 What mistake did Abraham and Sarah make? Gen. 16:1-3. God was faithful to His promise and Abraham and Sarah had a son. Gen. 21:1-3. What problems did that create? Gen. 16:4-6 and 15 What do we learn about God from this?

6. Abraham offers his son - God provides a substitute. What did God ask Abraham to do with Isaac? Why? Gen. 22:1-2 What did God say to Abraham after he obeyed? Gen. 22:15-18 Discuss the parallel between Abraham’s offering of Isaac, and God’s offering of His own Son. God affirmed His promise, swearing by Himself (Gen. 22:15) Does God change His purpose? Hebrews 6:13-15 What was the blessing that God would bring the nations through Abraham’s descendants? Gal. 3:6-9