Called to a Life of Faith Building
Genesis 11:26-12:9
Jim Humphreys
June 7, 2015
A. “Abram’s Background”
Genesis 11:26 – 32
Who was Abram?
Abram was a __________________ who served other gods.
Abram was a _________________ _______ (culturally, life, business, and acceptance was through the family)
Abram was a ____________________ _____________________ but learned to trust in God.
Abram was a _______ _________ _____ ________________.
So Who Was Abram anyway?
1. He was a ______________ (He did not merit God’s favor).
2. He was __________________ on his support system.
3. He was ____________________ to ____________ or ___________________.
4. He was _____________ with ______________ to offer God.
B. “Abram’s Call”
Genesis 12:1-3 Abrahamic Covenant (general) (specifics in chapter 15)
God’s call to Abram was ____________________________.
God’s call to Abram was ______________________.
God’s call to Abram was ____________________________.
God’s call to Abram was ____________________________.
God’s call to Abram was ______________________.
God’s call to us is:
1. ____________________ (We get a little bit at a time).
2. ____________________(It’s vague in its direction so He can lead us along the way).
3. ____________________We need to be obedient servants).
4. ______________________________ (If we do what He says, we’ll be blessed).
5. _________________ (When we are blessed, we are given opportunities to share our faith and multiply our
spiritual lives…we call that DISCIPLESHIP).
C. “Abram’s Obedience”
Genesis 12:4-9
1. Abram _____________________.
2. Abram demonstrated ________________.
3. Abram ______________________ ____________.
4. Abram ________________________.
Our challenge for today:
1. Be ______________________ to God’s call in your life.
2. Step out in ______________ and let God _____________ you along the way.
3. Expect __________________ to your calling as your faith grows.
4. Give the ________________ to _______________ every day, but especially as He __________________.
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