Abraham: The Father of Faith
Genesis 12—22
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God called Abraham and said, "Leave your land and go to a place I will show you." Abraham obeyed, even though he didn't know where he was going!
God promised that Abraham would have as many children and grandchildren as the stars in the sky. Abraham believed God, and because of this, he is called the "Father of Faith."
"Look up at the sky and count the stars... That is how many descendants you will have."
Genesis 15:5God called Abraham to leave his land and go to a place he would show him. Abraham obeyed without knowing where he was going. God promised that his family would be as many as the stars in the sky. Even though he was old, Abraham believed, and God kept his promise with the birth of Isaac. That is why he is called the "father of faith".
Where it is in the Bible: Genesis 12—22
Faith means trusting God even when we can’t see the whole road.
After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.
God called Abraham and said, "Leave your land and go to a place I will show you." Abraham obeyed, even though he didn't know where he was going!
God promised that Abraham would have as many children and grandchildren as the stars in the sky. Abraham believed God, and because of this, he is called the "Father of Faith."
"Look up at the sky and count the stars... That is how many descendants you will have." — Genesis 15:5
