Doubters (Abraham)
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Why can it be difficult to commit to things, especially long-term?
What role does doubt play in our hesitancies to commit?
What do you hope to be doing at age 75?
God calls Abraham. (Genesis 12:1-3)
God calls Abraham. (Genesis 12:1-3)
God calling Abram to make the sacrifice of leaving a comfortable life: homeland, friends, family and steady income. Would God has call you to do something similar.
What do you make of the scope of the promise?
God promises Abraham he will have countless descendants. Genesis 15:1-6
God promises Abraham he will have countless descendants. Genesis 15:1-6
Why is it difficult to trust God’s plan when you don’t know the details?
God reassures Abraham by making a covenant. Genesis 15:7-20; Jeremiah 31:31-33; Luke 22:20
God reassures Abraham by making a covenant. Genesis 15:7-20; Jeremiah 31:31-33; Luke 22:20
How would you reassure someone that you will keep your promise?
Dictionary of Bible Themes 1346 covenants, nature of
covenants, nature of
A solemn agreement or promise, sometimes confirmed by sacrifice or by sharing in a meal, by which two or more parties commit themselves to the rights and responsibilities demanded by their relationship and their agreed course of action, and accept the serious consequences of breaking faith.
Dictionary of Bible Themes 1346 covenants, nature of
The Hebrew expression for making a covenant means, literally, “to cut a covenant”.
The word “testamentum” is the Latin word for covenant.
Abraham attempts to “self-fulfill God’s covenant.” Genesis 16:1-10
Abraham attempts to “self-fulfill God’s covenant.” Genesis 16:1-10
How long would you wait for someone to fulfill their promise?
Among the 3 people in the story, whom do you like the least? Why?
God reassures Abraham - Genesis 17:4-6; Genesis 17:15-17
God reassures Abraham - Genesis 17:4-6; Genesis 17:15-17
For further study read Genesis 17:9-14
Dictionary of Bible Themes 7334 circumcision
The practice of cutting away the foreskin of male children, usually within a short time of birth. In the OT, the practice is seen as a sign of membership of the people of God. The NT makes it clear that Christians are under no obligation to be circumcised.
In biblical times, a name meant something about that person. Why does God change Abram and Sarai’s names?
How have you changed since your relationship with God began?
Sarah’s Doubt - Genesis 18:13-15
Sarah’s Doubt - Genesis 18:13-15
How do you imagine Sarah’s doubt? Why do you think she lied about it?
When our prayers are not answered the way we want, what are our typical responses? Why?
Fulfillment - (Genesis 21:1-7)
Fulfillment - (Genesis 21:1-7)
What does this story reveal about God’s faithfulness?
How might this example serve to encourage you?