The story of Abram (later known as Abraham) spans more than nine chapters in the book of Genesis. In order to be able to study the life of Abram and his part in God’s plan of salvation, we must look to chapters 12 to 20.
The introduction to Abram begins at the end of Genesis chapter 11. Re-read this section.
1. Record what you learn about Abram in Genesis 11:27-32.
2. Record what you learn about his wife, Sarai (Sarah).
3. What does Hebrews 11:8 tell us about Abraham (Abram)?
Read Chapter 12 of Genesis which begins with the call of Abram by the LORD.
4. What does God tell Abram in Genesis 12:1-3? How does Abram react?
5. What additional information about these events to you find in Acts 7:2-4?
6. In Genesis 12:7, God makes a promise to Abram. Copy it here. What does Abram do in response?
7. What does Abram do in Genesis 12:10? Why?
8. What does Abram tell Sarai to do when they get to Egypt in Genesis 12:11-13? Why?
9. What did Pharaoh do with Sarai? Why? What did he do for Abram?
10. What happened to Pharaoh after Sarai came to Pharaoh’s house? Why?
11. What is Pharaoh’s reaction to Abram when he finds out about the situation?
12. What do you learn about Abram from this story? What was Abram’s solution to his situation? What should his solution have been?
13. What do we learn about Sarai from the situation? Do you agree with what she did? Why or why not? How did God protect Sarai?
14. What does 1 Peter 3:1-6 add to what we know about Sarai (Sarah)?
