judgment irreparable? (See Acts 17:26-27.) The name “Abram” (Abraham) appears rst in the Bible at 11:26 Abraham was the father of the nation Israel In what ways chapters 10 and 11 introduce the story of this great patriarch? (12:1—25:18) Up to this point the narrative of Genesis is about the human race as a whole Beginning at chapter 12, and continuing to the end of the Old Testament, the story focuses on the family of Abraham, that is, the nation of Israel This supports the conclusion that the Bible is not so much the history of man as it is the history of the redemption of man Merrill Unger comments, “Heretofore the divine healing had been with the whole Adamic race, now sunk into universal idolatry God purges o a tiny rill through which he will eventually purify the great river itself.”19 F ABRAHAM, FATHER OF ISRAEL We should observe here that the world of Genesis 11 was in spiritual darkness, without hope God’s call to Abraham thus began a new chapter in world history Review your survey of chapters 12-25 You may want to scan the chapters once more to see their highlights Follow Abraham’s journeys with the help of Map A and Map E God’s call and promise to Abraham are milestones in Bible history First read Acts 7:2-4 and note where Abraham was when God called him (cf Gen 11:31) Then compare the promises which God gave to Abraham at these places: Haran: 12:1-3 Shechem: 12:7 Bethel: 13:14-17 Hebron: 15:5,18; 17:1-8 One thing which is prominent in this story of Abraham is the many times God tested his character These were purifying and strengthening experiences, designed by God to build solid foundations for the family of Israel Below is an outline of these chapters related to the topic, Abraham’s Tests Read each passage in the Bible text, observing the di erent kinds, purposes, and outcomes of the tests Test of Obedience (12:1) Test of Values (13:5-18) Test of Love and Loyalty (14:1-24) Tests of Faith (15:1—21:34) The Most Severe Test (22:1-19) Final Years (22:20—25:18) Read again God’s call to Abraham (12:1-3) What does the last line of that call reveal about the ultimate purpose of Israel’s calling? Then read the verses cited below, which reveal some of the ways Israel was to ... to the topic, Abraham’s Tests Read each passage in the Bible text, observing the di erent kinds, purposes, and outcomes of the tests Test of Obedience (12:1) Test of Values (13:5-18) Test of. .. Abraham is the many times God tested his character These were purifying and strengthening experiences, designed by God to build solid foundations for the family of Israel Below is an outline of these... that the world of Genesis 11 was in spiritual darkness, without hope God’s call to Abraham thus began a new chapter in world history Review your survey of chapters 12-25 You may want to scan the