Abraham's Journey
This city, where Abraham's family originated, is located in modern-day Iraq.
What is Ur?
Isaac’s wife, who bore him two sons, was named this.
Who is Rebekah?
This is the symbol of God's covenant with Abraham, which also became a sign for his descendants.
What is circumcision?
The story of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac teaches us about this key virtue.
What is faith or obedience?
Abraham’s nephew, who traveled with him and eventually settled in the city of Gomorrah, was named this.
Who is Lot?
Abraham's wife, whom he was called to leave behind his homeland for, was initially barren but later gave birth to Isaac.
Who is Sarah?
The twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, one of whom sold his birthright for a bowl of soup, were named these two names.
Who are Esau and Jacob?
God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit this land.
What is Canaan?
This biblical figure’s act of tricking his father Isaac demonstrates the consequences of deceit and favoritism in family dynamics.
Who is Jacob?
Jacob had this many sons, who became the founders of the 12 tribes of Israel.
What is 12?
Abraham's faith was tested when God asked him to sacrifice this son, but God intervened and provided a ram instead.
Who is Isaac?
Isaac, like his father Abraham, faced a moment of faith when he was almost sacrificed. He was saved by this intervention.
What is the angel of the Lord stopping Abraham from sacrificing him?
This is the number of times God reaffirmed His covenant with Abraham in the biblical narrative.
What is three?
God’s covenant with Abraham teaches us that God is faithful, even when we are this.
What is unfaithful or doubtful?
This son of Jacob was sold by his brothers and later became a ruler in Egypt, saving his family from famine.
Who is Joseph?
Abraham and Sarah's son, Isaac, was born as a result of God’s promise. This is the age at which Abraham was when Isaac was born.
What is 100 years old?
Isaac's birthright was ultimately given to this son, who tricked his father into giving him the blessing.
Who is Jacob?
God made a promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as these, symbolizing the scope of the covenant.
What are the stars of the sky?
The story of Joseph, the son of Jacob, teaches us about God’s sovereignty and His ability to bring good out of these kinds of situations.
What are suffering and betrayal?
Jacob’s dream of a ladder reaching to heaven, in which angels ascended and descended, occurred in this place.
What is Bethel?
God promised Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation, as numerous as these.
What are the stars in the sky?
Jacob's name was changed to this after he wrestled with a man (or an angel) and prevailed.
What is Israel?
In addition to the covenant with Abraham, God promised that one of Abraham's descendants would bless all the nations of the earth. This promise was fulfilled through this figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?
The patriarchs’ experiences teach us that God often works through flawed individuals, highlighting this important lesson about human nature and divine grace.
What is redemption or grace?
God promised this to Abraham’s descendants, stating that they would become a great nation. This promise was reaffirmed multiple times throughout the patriarchs' lives.
What is land, descendants, and blessing?