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Read v. 1a.What do the following expressions suggest to us about the way in which the Lord helps Abram: 1) “After this”; 2) “the word of the Lord came to Abram”; and 3) “in a vision”?

2.

Memorize v. 1b. What do the following words tell us about the problems Abram had: 1) “Do not be afraid”; 2) “I am your shield”; and 3) “[I am] your very great reward”? In what respect is the Lord Abram’s “shield”? How about Abram’s “very great reward”?

3.

Read vs. 2-4. Abram expected his “servant” to inherit all he had, but the Lord had a “son” in mind for him. How are the two different? Yet why did Abram come up with his own plan? In what respect can we sympathize with Abram (Gen 12:1-4; 14:5)? Nevertheless, what is wrong with Abram’s idea (Isaiah 46:10; Proverbs 19:21; James 1:17; Gal 5:1)?

4.

Read vs. 5-6. How did the Lord help Abram overcome this problem? What can we learn from Abram who believed the Lord?

5.

Read vs. 7-21. What does this passage tell us about the grander purpose(s) the Lord God had in mind in calling Abram? Why is it important for a child of God to “know ‘for certain’” the will of God?

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Write a Bible testimony on one thing you learned as a child who has been called to walk in the footsteps of the faith of Abraham.