Lesson 7 of 17 · Genesis 12:1-9
Journey of Faith
Follow Abram's call, departure, promises, challenges, and worship to see how God begins and develops a life of faith.
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Genesis 12:1-9 - Our Journey of Faith
Read: Your Journey of Faith through the Summary before He Faced Life Challenges
PDF pages: 197-214 · About 31 minutes
Focus on Abram’s call, obedience, future promises, blessing, and dependence on God.
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Introduction
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God's call moves Abram out of the familiar and into dependence on divine promise. Faith listens, leaves, journeys, worships, and keeps moving even when the destination is not yet fully known.
Learning objectives
- Describe the call that initiated Abram's journey.
- Identify the promises that supplied direction and hope.
- Recognize the cost of leaving old securities and attachments.
- Practice worship and obedience as essential expressions of faith.
Lesson outline
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God calls Abram
The Lord speaks and commands Abram to leave country, relatives, and father's house.
God gives promises
God promises a nation, blessing, a great name, protection, and blessing for all families.
Abram responds
Faith becomes visible as Abram departs according to God's word.
The journey continues
Abram travels through uncertainty while depending on God's leading.
Abram worships
Altars mark his response to God's appearance and promise.
Class discussion
Reflect and apply
- What did God ask Abram to leave?
- Which promise most clearly looks beyond Abram to the nations?
- How did Abram make his faith visible?
- Why are worship and obedience inseparable from faith?
- What familiar security might God be asking you to surrender?