I. Introduction
A. Transition from the genealogy of Shem in Genesis 11
B. Introduction to the narrative of Abram (later known as Abraham) in Genesis 12
II. God’s Call and Promise to Abram
A. Verse 1: God’s command for Abram to leave his country, relatives, and father’s house
B. Verses 2-3: God’s promises to Abram: land, descendants, and blessings for all nations
C. Verse 4: Abram’s obedience in leaving Haran and his journey to the land of Canaan
III. Abram in Canaan
A. Verses 5-6: Abram arrives in Canaan, and God promises to give the land to his descendants
B. Verse 7: Abram builds an altar to worship the Lord who appeared to him
C. Verses 8-9: Abram continues his journey, building altars and calling on the name of the Lord
IV. Abram’s Deception in Egypt
A. Verses 10-13: Famine prompts Abram to go to Egypt; he instructs Sarai to pretend to be his sister to protect himself
B. Verses 14-16: Pharaoh takes Sarai into his palace, and Abram gains wealth in the process
C. Verses 17-20: God afflicts Pharaoh’s household, revealing the truth about Sarai, and Pharaoh sends them away
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 12
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the further development of Abram’s story
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 12, focusing on God’s call and promises to Abram, his journey to Canaan, his encounters in Canaan, and his deception in Egypt. The actual chapter contains additional details, dialogues, and interactions that are not included in this outline.