Today we will discuss God’s plan through Abraham

Last week we discussed God’s plan through Noah andthe beginning of the nations

Noah, prior to the great flood, needed to build an . . . . in whichGod provided shelter for animals and the human race to . . . . . . .

arksurvive

Noah was the only . . . . . . . . . man in his time.righteous

God established a . . . . . . . . . through Noah for all people.covenant

The sign of that covenant was a . . . . . . . . rainbow

in English or in Chinese

Watch the clip about Abrahamonline

or

(with English subtitles) through the DVD player

Blessed to be a BlessingThe calling of Abraham

What did God tell Abraham to do and what did God promise him? Gen. 12:1-3

Why was Abraham accepted by God as a righteous man? Rom. 4:3

What mistake did Abraham and Sarah make? Gen. 16:1-3.

God was faithful to His promise and Abraham and Sarah had a son. Gen. 21:1-3.

What problems did that create? Gen. 16:4-6 and 15

What do we learn about God from this?

Abraham offers his son - God provides a substitute.What did God ask Abraham to do with Isaac? Why? Gen. 22:1-2

What did God say to Abraham after he obeyed? Gen. 22:15-18

Discuss the parallel between Abraham’s offering of Isaac, and God’s offering of His own Son.

God affirmed His promise, swearing by Himself (Gen. 22:15)Does God change His purpose? Hebrews 6:13-15

What was the blessing that God would bring the nations through Abraham’s descendants? Gal. 3:6-9