Faithful Writers

Abraham’s story shows us something rare and powerful—friendship with God. It wasn’t built on perfection, but on trust. And that same invitation remains open to every believer who dares to walk closely with Him.

Although it is generally assumed that it was Abraham who first received the call from God… according to this passage, it seems like it was Terah who first got the call… How many of us have been called by God… but due to the pressing cares and circumstances… we let ourselves become sidetracked?

Regardless of when exactly he received the call from God, it is obvious that Abram’s family was steeped in paganism. Haran was a center of trade and a hub of the cult devoted to the moon-god Sin. God’s call to Abram came into a world filled with idolatry, redirecting him toward His divine plan.

They (the Jews), are a kind of barometer of the spiritual condition of the Gentile people.” – Art Katz. This piercing truth reminds us that how we view Israel reveals much about our relationship with God.

Abraham’s faith, though genuine, was not yet fully formed, and his words before Abimelech reveal assumptions about God’s reach that feel surprisingly human.

When God called Abraham, He required a complete break from his past, family, and culture. His journey was not about merit but God’s grace alone.

Before Abraham, civilizations believed man could not escape his fate. God’s calling to Abraham broke this endless cycle, introducing hope and a future with purpose. His journey reshaped how humanity sees time, destiny, and personal vocation.

Even Abraham, the father of our faith, succumbed to fear when famine struck and he fled to Egypt. Yet Scripture shows us that Egypt always symbolizes slavery to the devil, and God’s intervention ultimately turns missteps into blessing.

In Genesis 22, we encounter the Akedah—the binding of Isaac on Mount Moriah. Unlike other ancient literature, the Bible emphasizes the process leading to pivotal events, showing Abraham’s trials, doubts, and growth. It reminds us that character development matters more than the final achievement.

Genesis 22 is one of the clearest foreshadowings of Yeshua’s crucifixion. Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his only son Isaac, who willingly submitted, carrying the wood for the altar, much like Yeshua carried the cross. The parallels between Isaac’s story and Yeshua’s death are striking, from total obedience to God’s plan to the ultimate provision of the sacrificial lamb.

Abraham’s doubts and worries in Genesis 15 remind us that even the heroes of faith faced fear and uncertainty. Yet God responds with promises far greater than our fears.

As the sun set, a deep sleep fell on Abram and a great darkness came over him. In that darkness, God revealed centuries of history that had not yet unfolded.

God appears to Abram and repeats the promise that he will produce much fertile offspring Then He tells Abram that he shall no longer be called Abram but Abraham for he will be the father of a multitude of nations.

From the moment God changed Abram’s name to Abraham he became a Hebrew destined to inherit the land of Canaan and be father of multitudes.

One important lesson from Abraham’s life is the importance of adopting a heavenly perspective instead of focusing on immediate earthly circumstances.

Explore Abraham Ishmael Isaac and learn why God chose Isaac to carry on the covenant promise while Ishmael remained beloved yet not the heir.

Explore Genesis 18 Abraham and learn the meaning of YEHOVEH in Scripture. Discover why calling on God’s name is commanded and not prohibited.

Scenes like this challenge the traditional Christian understanding of the Trinity. Not every physical manifestation of God in Scripture fits into a trinitarian model.

God’s promises to Abraham build upon each other. The son promised to Sarah continues the lineage of earlier covenants, showing that new promises do not cancel the old.