Abraham

one another, providing conflicting perspectives on theology and worship. However, these three faiths are interrelated, even complementary, in terms of tradition, origin, and practice. This interrelation is no more apparent than in the narrative of Abraham and the binding of his son, Isaac/Ishmael, which was first recorded in Genesis 22. All three faiths view this story as significant, however there is a disjunction within the details of the narrative as well as what should be taken from the…

theological implications of Abraham reach down to a depth that I am unable to dig, but my goal is to see the immense glory of God in three ways. Genesis chapter twelve verse one tells us God called Abraham, not because he was more righteous than most, not because he was a man of great prestige, nor did God call Abraham because Abraham sought after God. Rather the choice that God made was done solely for His glory ( Romans 11:36). Secondly, God promised to bless Abraham, in three…

covenant that God made with Abraham was that God would give Abraham many many descendants. Abraham would now become the ancestor of many nations. God told Abraham that he would be very fertile and the he will produce nations from you, and kings will come from you. God said he will set up his covenant with Abraham and his descendants after you in every generation as an enduring covenant. God then said that he will be your God and your descendants’ God after you. God told Abraham that he will give…

the faithful Abraham for another test of his obedience. Immediately, Abraham submits to God not with a question but indicating he is ready to serve; “here I am.” In verse 2 God starts the test by telling Abraham to take his son obviously Abraham did not know which son, so God says your favorite one, where Abraham indicates it was Sarah that favored one over the other and that God told him to follow whatever Sarah says. God then becomes specific indicating Isaac, whom you love. Abraham has no…

In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president. His actions angered the South more than it did the North. So in the South he did not have the popular vote. But in 1865, he was assassinated by a John Wilkes Booth. The North and South were affected differently by Abraham Lincoln’s death. Most of the North was heartbroken, although many of the Southerners were celebrating and partying. Most of the North was in favor of President Lincoln’s policies. So when he was assassinated most of the…

stress how steadfast Abraham was to God. The relevance of this in these sacred books was present the character of Abraham in which they are all considers a prophet. In the Hebrew Bible, God already knew that Abraham was a faithful individual. God knew this when Abraham confided in God for his significant other, Sarah, to be considered with a kid at an elderly age even though she is barren. However, God wanted to test Abraham’s faith moreover. Therefore, God requested that Abraham offer…

Israelite audience. Abraham is a man in power with land, cattle, and servants. He is preforming acts of hospitality and serving, what the reader understands to be, The Lord. This shows Abraham as an upright man. The text offers some insight into the culture of the time. Hospitality is regarding highly in the culture. This can be seen in Abraham and Sarah’s response to the strangers. The culture also was dominated by men and women’s roles are assumed by the author. While Abraham is among…

In the book of Genesis and Exodus God makes covenants with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses in return for obedience of his commands. God promised blessings that consisted of acquiring Promised Land, building a great nation and having children to fulfill his perfect plan. The Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants are affirmed and re-affirmed on a continued basis but the promises take years to be executed. While Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses obey God’s commands, they are almost never enriched with…

biblical faith, Abraham demonstrates unwavering trust and obedience to God throughout the latter part of his life. Faith is defined as, “A loving trust, calculated risk, and an ongoing process with seasons of darkness and doubt.” (Fairchild) Abraham chooses to follow God willingly and without hesitation in spite of the extremity of His instructions. The blessings God bestows upon Abraham are immeasurable compared to His commands. Look first at the early seed of faith planted in Abraham…

But, there was also foretold that through the tribe of Judah that God would return to once again walk with man much in the same way that God walked with Adam and with Abraham, and that a “lamb” would be provided and that this lamb would be supplied by God and that upon the death of this lamb the misdeeds of mankind could be atoned for, provided the Covenant upon which this lamb was proper invoked. Various Jewish prophets…