Beginnings
What was the first Beginning?
The world was created
What was Abraham's name before God changed it? Genesis 11:31
Abram
Who named Abraham's first son 'Ishmael' Genesis 16:11
God
Because of Abrahams faith and obedience to God, What was the first promises He made to Abraham?
He would become a great nation and God would bless him.
What was the second Beginning?
People - Adam and Eve
Who went with Abraham to the land he would inherit? Genesis 12:5
His wife and his nephew Lot
How old was Abraham when Isaac was born to Sarah Genesis 21:5
100
What was the second promise?
That his people would inherit the land.
What was the third Beginning?
Sin
What lie did Abraham tell in Egypt according to Genesis 12:11-13?
That Sarah was his sister
To test Abraham God told him to do this Genesis 22:2
Sacrifice Isaac
The third promise?
Through him all nations of the earth would be blesses. (the Savior of the world, Jesus, would come through his family.
What was the Forth Beginning?
First murder
After splitting up, Abraham lived in Canaan and Lot lived near: Genesis 13:11-13
Sodom
Whan Isaac grew up, Abraham sent his servant to find a wife for Isaac. The servant wondered how he could know which woman to get for Isaac. The servant prayed and asked God to let the right girl come and
Give his water from the well (she also drew water for his camels)
How many descendants would Abraham have?
As many as the stars in the sky and the sands on the seashore - too many to count!
What was the Fifth Beginning?
The world began again
Sarah's servant Hagar had Abraham's first son because Genesis 16:1-2
Both
The girls name was?
Rebecca
What was the Sixth Beginning?
The Beginning of the Israelite Nation.
The forefathers of God's chosen nation of Israel: Abraham--Isaac--Jacob--the 12 Tribes