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Abraham: A Story of Faith and Obedience
The quiet **night sky of Ur** stretched overhead as **Abraham** gazed at the stars. He was comfortable—wealthy, settled. Yet, God’s voice came with a call:
*"Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred…unto a land that I will shew thee."* (**Genesis 12:1**)
Leave everything behind. Step into the unknown.
This journey would demand **faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity**—just as **2 Peter 1:4-9** teaches.
Virtue: Trusting God Without Hesitation
God didn’t tell Abraham **where** he was going—only that he must **go**. Yet, **he obeyed**. He left Ur, taking his family into the wilderness with nothing but God’s promise.
📖 *“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue...”* (**2 Peter 1:5**)
Virtue isn’t just righteousness—it’s courage to **act in faith** even when the path is unclear.
Knowledge: Learning God's Character Through Experience
As Abraham wandered, he learned **who God is**. God was faithful in **Egypt**, faithful in **Canaan**, faithful when he divided the land with Lot. **Each step taught him something new.**
📖 *“And to virtue knowledge...”* (**2 Peter 1:5**)
His greatest test came when **God promised him a son**, yet **years passed with no child**. Doubt crept in. But with time, Abraham learned that **God’s timing is perfect**.
Temperance: Resisting Human Solutions and Waiting on God
Frustration led Abraham to **take matters into his own hands**. He had a son, **Ishmael**, through Hagar—but that wasn’t God’s promise.
📖 *“And to knowledge temperance...”* (**2 Peter 1:6**)
God taught Abraham **self-restraint**—waiting instead of rushing, trusting instead of controlling. **Sarah would bear a son** in God’s time, not Abraham’s.
Patience: Holding Onto the Promise, Even When Delayed
📖 *“And to temperance patience...”* (**2 Peter 1:6**)
Twenty-five years passed before **Isaac** was born.
Abraham knew delay didn’t mean **denial**. **God was shaping him**—stretching his faith, testing his endurance. Isaac came **when God willed it**, proving that patience always leads to **the fulfillment of God's promises**.
Godliness: Walking in Faith, Even When It Seems Impossible
📖 *“And to patience godliness...”* (**2 Peter 1:6**)
Then came the **ultimate test**—God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac.
This made no sense. Isaac was the promised child! Yet, Abraham **walked in godliness**, obeying without question.
*"My son, God will provide himself a lamb..."* (**Genesis 22:8**)
And God **did**—a ram in the thicket, sparing Isaac and showing **His faithfulness**.
Brotherly Kindness & Charity: Thinking of Others Above Himself
📖 *“And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”* (**2 Peter 1:7**)
Abraham cared for Lot, rescued him from Sodom, and interceded for the city’s wicked inhabitants. Though **he had the right to take the best land**, he **gave Lot the first choice**, showing kindness.
His generosity **reflected God’s heart**—always seeking the good of others.
Conclusion: A Life Built on Faith and Virtue
Abraham’s journey mirrors **2 Peter 1:4-9**:
- He **trusted God’s calling** with virtue.
- He **gained knowledge** through experience.
- He **learned temperance**, resisting doubt-driven action.
- He **practiced patience**, waiting on God’s timing.
- He **walked in godliness**, obeying even in the hardest test.
- He **showed kindness and charity**, thinking of others.
God **crafted Abraham’s faith** through every trial.
Likewise, our spiritual growth **requires trust**—trust that God is working **through delays**, through **tests**, and through **uncertainties** to **shape us** into people of virtue.
Let’s walk like Abraham—**bold in faith, steadfast in promise, trusting God’s plan.
Game Ideas
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1. Faith Journey Board Game
- Create a **game board** showing Abraham’s journey from Ur to Canaan.
- Players move forward by answering questions about Abraham’s faith, obedience, and trust in God.
- Special spaces like "Faith Boost" (move forward) and "Doubt Detour" (lose a turn) add excitement!
Card Illustration - This is the front of your cards.
**Faith Journey Board Game Instructions**
**Objective**
Players will travel through Abraham’s faith journey, answering questions and making choices along the way. The goal is to **reach Canaan while demonstrating faith, obedience, and trust in God**!
#### **Setup**
1. **Game Board:** Use a board with **Abraham’s journey path** (starting from Ur and ending in Canaan).
2. **Markers:** Each player gets a **game piece** (can be coins, small figures, or handmade tokens).
3. **Question Cards:** Prepare **cards with questions** about Abraham’s life, faith, and challenges.
4. **Special Spaces:** Include **“Faith Boost” spaces (move forward)** and **“Doubt Detour” spaces (lose a turn or go back).**
#### **How to Play**
1. **Each player rolls a die** and moves forward the number of spaces shown.
2. **Landing on a space:**
- **Regular spaces:** Answer a question about Abraham’s faith. **Correct answers** allow the player to continue moving forward.
- **Faith Boost spaces:** Gain an extra turn or move ahead if demonstrating faith.
- **Doubt Detour spaces:** Lose a turn or go back if doubt is present (e.g., lessons about struggling in faith).
3. **Winning:** The first player to **reach Canaan** wins, but everyone discusses **Abraham’s faith lessons** along the way!
#### **Bonus Variation**
- **Team Mode:** Players work in teams and must agree on answers before moving forward.
- **Story Reflection:** At different spaces, have players reflect on **how Abraham’s faith applies to their own lives today**!
2. Virtue Match-Up
- Provide **cards** with different virtues (faith, patience, obedience, humility, generosity, courage).
- Have students **match** each virtue with a moment from Abraham’s life (e.g., obedience—sacrificing Isaac, generosity—letting Lot choose first).
3. Obedience Relay Race
- Split students into teams and assign each team a **step in Abraham’s journey**.
- Each player must complete a **challenge** before passing the baton (e.g., answer a question, act out a scene, recite a Bible verse).
- First team to finish correctly wins!
4. “Trust Like Abraham” Blindfold Challenge
- Blindfold one student and have a partner **guide them** across a path using only verbal instructions.
- Afterward, discuss how **Abraham had to trust God** even without knowing the full plan.
5. “Jehovah Jireh” Scavenger Hunt
- Hide objects around the room that symbolize **God’s provision** (e.g., a ram figurine, stars, sand for descendants).
- Students must **find the items** and explain how they relate to Abraham’s story.
Susan Nikitenko 2025© MBMpAnnaBeNNATKRYPATRICHCAPTOL
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