[Genesis 12:1-2] The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. [2] I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.
I will make you into a ___________ ______________.
I will bless you and make you ______________.
You will be a ________________ to others.
[Genesis 15:4-6] Then the Lord said to him, “No, your servant will not be your heir, for you will have a son of your own who will be your heir.” [5] Then the Lord took Abram outside and said to him, “Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!” [6] And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.
3 Different Views of How to Be Righteous:
Jews: ____________________
Muslims: ____________________
Christian: ____________________
Faith is trusting that ____________________ will happen in God's timing.
[Romans 4:1-3] Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God? [2] If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way. [3] For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”
[Romans 4:20-22] Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. [21] He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. [22] And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous.
________________ God results in being made right with Him.
Hebrews 11:6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
A relationship with God starts simply with _____________
Abraham chose to believe in __________ of the consequences.
[Romans 10:9-10] If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.
________________ is what makes us right with God.
[Mark 9:24] The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”
