1. Ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God.
- Accepted to move from Haran to Canaan.
- Accepted to be circumcised in old age.
- He believed to God’s promises.
- He accepted to sacrifice his only son to God.
- He entered into a covenant with God.
- He changed his name from Abram to Abraham.
- He built altars for God.
- He worshipped God alone.
- – He made sacrifices to God
2. Elements of covenant.
– A Covenant involves two or more parties.
– It should have a physical reminder.
– A covenant involves an oath or a promise to fulfill an obligation.
– A covenant should be sealed by shedding blood, taking an oath or signing a pact.
– It should involve a witness or witnesses.
– A covenant speaks out serious consequences for those who break it.
– It should have a solemn ceremony.
3. Importance of the circumcision to Abraham and his descent ants.
– It was a sign of the covenant God has with Abraham.
– It was a sign of the Israelite’s unity.
– It was an outward sign of inner faith.
– It showed the Israelites’ acceptance of God as the tru God and their willingness to obey Him.
– It had a spiritual significance and set apart the people of God.
– It was a reminder of the promises God gave to Abraham and his descendants.
– It gave them a sense of belonging and identity as the chosen nation and separated them from the Gentiles.
– It became a constant reminder that the Israelites needed to remain committed to the covenant.
-Through the circumcision, Abraham and his descendants were expected to obey God and do what is right and pleasing to Him. (7 x 1) mks
4. The covenant between God and Abraham
- Abraham was told by God to bring sacrificial animals, a heifer 3 years old, a she goat 3 yrs old, a ram 3 yrs old, a turtle dove and a young pigeon
- God told Abraham to cut the animals into halves and arrange them opposite each other
- Abraham drove away the birds of prey that came onto the carcasses
- At sunset, Abraham fell into deep sleep and thick darkness came over him
- Abraham was given other promises by God
- Smoking fire pot with flaming torch appeared and passed between the pieces of meat
5. Ways in which Abraham demonstrated his faith in God.
- Accepted to move from Haran to Canaan.
- Accepted to be circumcised in old age.
- He believed to God’s promises.
- He accepted to sacrifice his only son to God.
- He entered into a covenant with God.
- He changed his name from Abram to Abraham.
- He built altars for God.
- He worshipped God alone.
- He made sacrifices to God.
6. Reasons why Abraham is referred to as father of faith
- Left his land and wealth to go to a foreign land
- He was ready to sacrifice his son Isaac
- He built an altar for God at Bethel and Shechem
- He accepted to make a covenant with God by offering him sacrifices of animals and birds
- He accepted to change his name from Abram to Abraham
- He accepted God’s command of circumcision at old age
He abandoned the worship of idols and worshipped Yahweh as true God
