BIG IDEA: The God who called Abraham now calls us to trust Him.
Get To Know Your Group: Where did you grow up?
Sermon Questions:
- Why do you think God chose Abraham, a man from a family that worshiped false gods, to begin His rescue plan?
- What stands out to you most about God's promises to Abraham in Genesis 12?
- How does Abraham's story demonstrate that God's grace comes before human achievement?
Scripture Discussion Questions:
Read Genesis 12:1-3
- Why do you think God called Abraham to leave everything familiar behind?
- What do God's promises reveal about His purposes for humanity?
- How does this passage point forward to Jesus?
Read Genesis 15:5-6
- Why is Abraham's faith so significant in Scripture?
- What does it mean to be counted righteous by faith?
- How does this passage encourage believers today?
Read Galatians 3:14
- How is the promise to Abraham fulfilled through Jesus?
- What blessings do believers receive through Christ?
- Why is it important that salvation is available to all nations?
Prayer:
Father, thank You for being a promise-making and promise-keeping God. Strengthen our faith to trust You, rest in Your grace, and find our salvation in Christ alone. Amen.