(story told in Genesis 11-25)
Abraham’s story begins in Genesis 11, when God calls him to leave his home in Ur and travel to a new land that He would show him. God promises to make Abraham the father of a great nation and to bless all people through him. In faith, Abraham obeys, even though he doesn’t know where he’s going. His journey marks the beginning of God’s special covenant with His chosen people.
Throughout his life, Abraham faces many tests. He and his wife Sarah wait years for the child God promised them, even though they are very old. When Isaac is finally born, their joy is great. But later, God tests Abraham’s faith again by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham obeys, trusting that God has a plan. At the last moment, God stops him and provides a ram instead, showing that He never meant for Isaac to die.
Abraham also shows faith in everyday challenges—trusting God for protection, settling disputes peacefully, and praying for others. He doesn’t live a perfect life, but his deep trust in God sets him apart.
God renews His promises to Abraham many times: that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars and that they will inherit the land of Canaan. Even after Sarah dies, Abraham continues to live faithfully, and his son Isaac carries on the promise.
Abraham’s story is about trust, obedience, and God’s faithfulness. It reminds us that real faith means following God even when the path is uncertain—and that His promises always come true in His perfect time.