Once again, the promise is threatened, this time when Abram’s nephew Lot is captured and carried off by invading kings from the east. However, Abram, at great personal risk, defeats the kings and rescues Lot.

Lot lifts up his eyes and sees a fertile plain where he thinks he can prosper. However, the Lord lifts up Abram’s eyes and shows him an even greater inheritance—a land that, though dry and dusty, will become for him the place of blessing.

In his desperation and fear, Abram tries to deceive the Egyptians. However, his plan backfires and his wife ends up in Pharaoh’s palace. Nevertheless, God in his grace intervenes in the situation to rescue Sarai, bless Abram, and set them back on track to the land of promise.

The call of Abram reveals how unilaterally gracious God’s call is. And though it is deeply challenging, it also holds out stunning promises.