Faith & Reason Nexus

1. Surrendered His Country: References: Genesis 12:1, Hebrews 11:8, Philippians 3:20.

2. Surrendered His Own Wisdom & Judgment: References: Hebrews 11:8, 1 Corinthians 1:18.

3. Surrendered His Kinship: References: Genesis 12:1, Matthew 10:35-37.

4. Surrendered Personal Privilege for Peace: References: Genesis 13:7-11.

5. Surrendered His Son: Reference: Genesis 22:7.

Noteworthy Titles: “Father of the Faithful.”

Inspired by the hymn: “All to Jesus I surrender, I surrender all!”

ABRAHAM SURRENDRED TO GOD’S WILL HIS AFFECTIONS: Genesis 12:4, Genesis 22:2, Genesis 17:5, Matthew 10:37

WITHOUT HESITATION HIS DOUBTS: Genesis 22:3, Acts 24:25,  Romans 4:16-22, Acts 26:28, 1 Corinthians 1:18

CHARACTERISTICS OF HIS FAITH

• “Believed in hope against hope.”
• “Not weak in faith.”
• “Staggered not through unbelief.
• “Strong in faith.”
• “He was fully persuanded.”
• “Father of the Faithful”

“ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER I SURRENDER ALL!”

Abraham, the Friend of God: James 2:21-24

ABRAHAM WAS GOD’S FRIEND BECAUSE

GREAT FAITH: Hebrews 11:8-10, Hebrews 11:17-19, Romans 4: 19-21, Genesis 12:4, Genesis 22:1-12, James 2:21-22

DESIRE FOR PEACE, STRONG DEVOTION: Genesis 12:7-8, Genesis 13:3-4, 18, Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 13:7-9, Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:18

GREAT HOSPITALITY: Genesis 18:1-8, Hebrews 13:1-2

GENEROSITY: Genesis 14:18-24, Romans 12:13, Genesis 23:9-16

CONCERN FOR OTHERS: Genesis 18:23-32, Romans 1;14-16, Philippians 2:3-5

WE, TOO, CAN BE GOD’S FRIEND!