God's Promise to Abram
How old was Abram when he left Haran?
75 years old
Who chose their land first?
Lot
What is Abram upset that he is without?
Children
Why does God change Abram's name?
Whom did he three angles appear in front of?
Abraham
What was Abram's wife's name?
Sarai
Lot's land had water everywhere and was like a garden of the Lord. Did Lot make the best choice? Why?
No, because the land he chose had bad people who did not follow God
What does God ask for from Abram?
An animal offering
What does God change Sarai's name to?
Sarah
What does Abraham tell Sarah to make?
Bake three cakes
Who/What did Abram bring with him when he left Haran?
His wife, Lot (his nephew-brother's son), all their goods, cattle, and people from Haran
Why did Abram want to separate everyone?
There wasn't enough land for everyone, to stop fighting, and to spread God's word
The stars show how many children Abram will have
How old are Abraham and Sarah at this time?
100 and 90
What other items does Abraham present to the three angels?
Butter, milk, and a calf
When Abram continued south, he came upon famine in the land. What does famine mean?
Everyone is hungry, shortage of food
What does God tell Abram he will give to him and his descendants?
All the land around him
What happened to Abram as the sun was going down?
A deep sleep and a great/fearful darkness fell upon him
Who is Isaac?
Abraham and Sarah's son
When one of the angles told Sarah she was to bear a son, she laughed. How did God feel when he heard Sarah laugh? Why?
He was angry because she lacked faith in him
Abram built this for the Lord twice on his journey.
An Alter
What did Abram do once Lot was captured?
Abam rescues Lot, his people, his goods, and restores them
How many years did God tell Abram his children shall live in bondage and be opppressed?
400 years
What is the land called that God gave to Abraham?
Canaan
What does the name Isaac mean?
He Will Laugh