A LESSON NOTE
BY ELOSY
WAYS IN WHICH ABRAHAM DEMONSTRATED FAITH IN GOD
1. He left Haran to the unknown land of canaan
2. Abraham was told by God to circumcise all males in his household including himself and
he obeyed
3. When Abraham was asked to sacrifice his son isaac to God , he was ready to do so.
4. He believed that God would fulfill all the promises he had given to him
5. He built one altar in shechem and the other in bethel to worship God
6. He agreed to change his name from Abram to Abraham and of his wife sarai to Sarah
BACKGROUND TO THE CALL OF ABRAHAM
Abram lived with his father Terah at a place called Ur.
Abram’s father lived among people who worshipped moon.
Abram had two brothers Nahor and Haran,and Haran was the father of Lot.
Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his birth in Ur.
Abram and Nahor had wives,the name of Abram’s wife was Sarai and the name of
Nahor’s wife was Milcah the daughter of Haran.
Sarai was barren and she had no child.
Terah took Abram his son and Lot the son of Haran,his grandson,Abram’s wife Sarai
and they went to the land of Canaan but when they came to haran they settled there.
Terah died in Haran.
Abram stayed in Haran until when he was called by God.
HOW TO APPLY FAITH IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS AS
EXEMPLIFIED BY ABRAHAM
1. In Times of Uncertainty: Faith helps you trust in a higher purpose, providing strength and
direction during challenges
2. During Success: Faith encourages gratitude, reminding you to stay humble and acknowledge
your blessings.
3. In Relationships: Faith guides you to act with love, patience, and forgiveness, even in
difficult moments
4. In Health and Sickness: Faith offers hope and comfort, helping you trust in the process of
healing or acceptance.
5. When Facing Injustice: Faith empowers you to persevere and stand up for what is right,
trusting in justice or divine will.
6. In Decision-Making: Faith serves as a moral compass, helping you make ethical choices
aligned with your beliefs.
