The Story of Abraham – Revision Notes
- Who was Abraham?
Abraham is often called the “Father of Faith” because he trusted God completely.
He is very important in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. - God calls Abraham:
God asked Abraham to leave his home and go to a new land that God would show him.
Abraham obeyed, even though he didn’t know where he was going. - God’s promise:
God made a covenant (a special agreement) with Abraham.
He promised to make Abraham’s descendants as many as the stars in the sky. - Abraham’s journey:
Abraham travelled a long distance to reach the land God promised — this land became known as the Promised Land. - God sends messengers:
When Abraham was very old, three angelic visitors told him and his wife Sarah that they would have a son, even though Sarah was very old. - The birth of Isaac:
Abraham and Sarah finally had a son named Isaac — this was a miracle, and a sign of God keeping His promise. - A test of faith:
Later, God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac as a test of obedience.
Just as Abraham was about to do it, God stopped him, saying He now knew Abraham’s faith was real. - What does this teach Christians?
Abraham trusted God even when it was hard.
Christians see this as a lesson to have strong faith in God’s plan. - Abraham’s faith in action:
Because of Abraham’s faith, God made him the father of many nations — his descendants became the Israelites. - Key message:
Abraham shows how trusting God can lead to blessings and purpose, even if the path is unknown.
