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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**) Genesis 22:8 in the King James Version (KJV):
“And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.”
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
Genesis 13:8–9 (KJV):
“And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee... Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right...”
Abraham generously offered Lot his choice of land to avoid conflict between their herdsmen. Lot chose the fertile plain of Jordan, while Abraham remained in Canaan.
📖 *“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
---Abrahams Sons
| Son | Mother | Reference |
|---|
| Ishmael | Hagar (Sarah’s maid) | Genesis 16:15 |
| Isaac | Sarah (his wife) | Genesis 21:3 |
| Zimran | Keturah (later wife) | Genesis 25:2 |
| Jokshan | Keturah | Genesis 25:2 |
| Medan | Keturah | Genesis 25:2 |
| Midian | Keturah | Genesis 25:2 |
| Ishbak | Keturah | Genesis 25:2 |
| Shuah | Keturah | Genesis 25:2 |
Susan Nikitenko 2025© MBMpAnnaBeNNATKRYPATRICHCAPTOL
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