ABRAHAM OR ABRAM

son of Terah, father of the chosen family

(1) General References to

Gen 11:27; Gen 11:31; Gen 12:1; Gen 13:1; Gen 13:12; Gen 14:14; Gen 15:1; Gen 16:3; Gen 17:1; Gen 18:10

Gen 20:1; Gen 21:2; Gen 22:1; Gen 23:2; Gen 24:1; Gen 25:1; Gen 25:8; 2Ch 20:7; Neh 9:7

Psa 105:6; Rom 4:3; Gal 3:6; Heb 11:8; Jam 2:21

(2) Called “THE FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL”, Characteristics of

OBEDIENCE-left home and friends at the call of God

Gen 12:4

UNSELFISHNESS-gave Lot the first choice of the land

Gen 13:9

COURAGE-defeated the robber kings

Gen 14:14

BENEVOLENCE-gave tithes to Melchizedek, the priest

Gen 14:20

INCORRUPTIBILITY-refused to receive gifts for service rendered

Gen 14:23

MIGHTY IN PRAYER

Gen 18:23-33

WONDERFUL IN FAITH-was willing to offer up his only son, Isaac

Heb 11:17