Garth Heckman

The David Alliance 

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Abe is the father of our faith

Galatians 3:6 In the same way, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” 7 The real children of Abraham, then, are those who put their faith in God.

8 What’s more, the Scriptures looked forward to this time when God would make the Gentiles right in his sight because of their faith. God proclaimed this good news to Abraham long ago when he said, “All nations will be blessed through you.” 9 So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith.

Detailed outline of Abraham's life as described in the Bible, primarily in the Book of Genesis:

I. Early Life and Call (Genesis 11:26-12:9)

*God must have shown up in a major way for Abraham to just leave. 

He was the father of our Faith. He practiced great faith with no history or foundation in who God was.

7 promises give to Abraham by God

 -1 I will make your descendants/nation a great nation

AND HE PROMISES HIM TO BE A GREAT NATION… NATIONS ARE DEFINED BY A PEOPLE WHO SHARE A HISTORY, HAVE TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES, and led by one government. 

 -2 I will bless you

 -3 I will make your name great

 -4 I will make you a blessing to others

 -5 I will bless those that bless you

 -6 I will curse those who curse you

 -7 Through you people from every nation on the earth will be blessed. 

Abrahams father died in Haran…. And now…

II. Sojourn in Egypt and Return (Genesis 12:10-13:18)