Bible Stories - The Call of Abraham - Stories of Jesus
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Abraham, a faithful and wealthy man, obeyed God's call to leave his land for Canaan, where he built shrines and welcomed his people. Despite being childless, through faith and obedience, he became the father of Ishmael and Isaac, fulfilling God's promises and establishing a nation in Canaan.
Insights
- Abraham, a faithful man, obeyed God's call to leave his home in UR for Canaan, where he built shrines and welcomed others, establishing a new nation.
- Through Abraham's unwavering faith and obedience, despite his age and initial childlessness, God fulfilled His promise by granting him children, leading to the birth of Isaac and the establishment of a chosen people in Canaan.
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Recent questions
Who was Abraham's wife?
Sarah
Where did Abraham settle after leaving his homeland?
Mamre
Who was Abraham's first son?
Ishmael
What did God promise Abraham if he followed His call?
Great nation and blessings
Where did Abraham build shrines to worship God?
Canaan
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Abraham's Journey: Faith, Promise, and Blessings
- Abraham, an old and godly man, lived in the land of UR with his wife Sarai, faithful to God and wealthy, but childless.
- God called Abraham to leave his land, promising to make him a great nation and bless him if he followed.
- Abraham, along with his family and nephew Lot, embarked on a journey to the promised land of Canaan, where they built shrines to worship God.
- In Canaan, Abraham's father Tara died, and Abraham continued his journey, eventually settling in Mamre, building a shelter and welcoming more people from his homeland.
- Despite his old age, Abraham prayed for a child, and through Sarai's maid Hagar, Ishmael was born, followed by the miraculous birth of Isaac to Sarai.
- Abraham's faith and obedience led to the fulfillment of God's promises, establishing a nation in Canaan, with Isaac as his heir, ensuring the blessings of God's chosen people.
