Abraham's Journey
What was Abraham’s original name? (Genesis 17:5)
Abram
The Lord promised Abraham his descendants would be as numerous as what? (Genesis 15:5)
The stars
What did Abraham believe that was counted to him for righteousness? (Genesis 15:6)
The Lord’s promises
Who was Hagar? (Genesis 16:1)
Sarah’s Egyptian handmaid
“In thee shall all families of the earth be blessed” is found in which chapter? (Genesis 12) find the verse
(Genesis 12:3)
What land did the Lord tell Abram to leave? (Genesis 12:1; 11:31)
Ur of the Chaldees
What three main promises are part of the Abrahamic Covenant? (Genesis 12:2–3; 13:14–16; 17:7–8)
Land, posterity, and blessings to all nations
How old was Abram when he departed out of Haran? (Genesis 12:4)
75 years old
What was the name of Hagar’s son? (Genesis 16:15)
Ishmael
Abraham is often called the father of what? (Genesis 17:4–5)
Many nations / the faithful
What land did the Lord promise to show Abram? (Genesis 12:1, 5–7)
The land of Canaan
Through Abraham’s seed, who would be blessed? (Genesis 12:3; 22:18)
All families of the earth
What new name did God give Abram? (Genesis 17:5)
Abraham
Where did Hagar flee when she was mistreated? (Genesis 16:6–7)
Into the wilderness
What does covenant mean? (Genesis 17:2, 7)
A sacred agreement between God and man
Who was Abram’s wife? (Genesis 12:5)
Sarai
What priesthood covenant is later associated with Abraham? (Genesis 17:7; see also D&C 84:14)
The Melchizedek Priesthood
What new name did Sarai receive? (Genesis 17:15)
Sarah
Who spoke to Hagar in the wilderness? (Genesis 16:7–13)
The angel of the Lord
Why is the Abrahamic Covenant important to us today? (Genesis 17:7; see also Galatians 3:29)
It continues through Abraham’s seed
Why did Abram go into Egypt? (Genesis 12:10)
There was a famine in the land
What physical sign was given as a token of the covenant? (Genesis 17:10–11)
Circumcision
Even when it seemed impossible for Sarah to have a child, what did Abraham do? (Genesis 17:17; 15:6)
He believed/trusted the Lord
What did the Lord promise about Ishmael’s descendants? (Genesis 17:20)
He would become a great nation
What blessing did God specifically promise Sarah? (Genesis 17:16)
She would have a son