A Walk With Abraham

Pastor Jacob Aranza

October 8, 2023

Main Idea

Pastor Jacob highlighted that our faith journey, much like Abraham's, will include tests and trials that challenge our obedience and trust in God. The main idea centered around the concept that true faith is demonstrated not when things are easy, but when we are called to trust God in the face of difficulties and uncertainties. Through Abraham's experience, we learned that our response to God's promises, especially during famines in our lives, reveals the depth of our faith and reliance on Him.

Scripture References

Genesis 12:1-9, 10-20, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, 1 Samuel 30:6, Hebrews 10:36, Ephesians 6:12-14

When did God tell Abraham to go to the promised land?

What happened when Abraham faced a famine?

Discussion Questions:

What can we learn from Abraham's actions when he faced fear?

How can we apply the lessons from Abraham's story in our own lives?

What promises has God made to us, and how can we hold onto them in the face of obstacles?

Summary

We're here to talk about the story of Abraham and his journey with God. He listened to God and left his home to go to a land that God promised him. He arrived in Canaan and built alters to worship God. But then, a famine struck the land, and Abraham faced a test of his faith.