The Way of The Way of AbrahamAbrahamGe. 11:27-12:5

• Jos. 24:2

– Maybe Abraham was 75 before he seriously examined his family’s religion.

– Maybe he was 75 before he seriously considered God.

– Maybe he was 75 before he took God seriously.

, …they served other gods, false rel.

1. Abraham and God 1. Abraham and God

Once he commited…

He publicly testified to his faith, 12:7, altar.

He prayed habitually, 12:8; 13:4; 20:17; 21:33.

He persevered, 24:1…7.

1. Abraham and God 1. Abraham and God

2. Abraham and God’s 2. Abraham and God’s Commandments Commandments

• Hb. 11:8– “Blind faith” as used by critics means

Ignorance Naivety Foolishness Gullibility Ge. 17:15-17; 15:7-8

, …not knowing where he was going

•“Blind faith” meant to Abraham that it didn’t matter that he didn’t know where the way led; if the Lord said “Go,” he went. (Ge. 22:1-8)

– “Only if it makes sense to me.” (Sit. Eth.) This can take you anywhere.

– “Only if I like it.” Ct. Mt. 26:38-39

– “Only if it will bring me closer to my goal.” “Only if _______.”

2. Abraham and God’s 2. Abraham and God’s Commandments Commandments

3. Abraham and God’s 3. Abraham and God’s Promises Promises

• Hb. 11:9…16

– This world offers:Money

– Judas’s worry, Mt. 26:8– Judas’s remorse, Mt. 27:3-5

Power. Jn. 11:47-48. (Nicodemus)

Popularity

, …they desired a better country

HB. 11:24-25, passing

4. Abraham and His 4. Abraham and His FriendsFriends

• The five kings, Ge. 14:…21-24. Awareness.

• Lot, Ge. 13:8-9– What faith! – What hope! – What love!

• Ja. 2:21-23, 24, What Company! (Jn. 15:13-14)