Genesis 12 | Venture of Faith

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman · Dec 18, 2022 · 48m

In Genesis 12, we are introduced to Abraham who is unquestionably one of the greatest men of faith in the Old Testament:

1. Nearly one-fourth of the book of Genesis is devoted to this man’s life.

2. There are over 40 Old Testament references to him.

3. There are nearly 75 references to him in the New Testament.

a. Paul presented Abraham as an example of a man who was justified before Godby faith apart from works (Romans 4).

b. James referred to Abraham as a man who demonstrated his faith by his works(James 2:21-23).

c. The writer to the Hebrews pointed to Abraham as an illustration of a man…