God's Call and Covenant with Abram: Lessons and Reassurances

God's call to Abram and the covenant made with him are foundational lessons for all, emphasizing obedience, repentance, and faith. This narrative delves into Abram's journey, challenges, and God's interventions, urging youths to align with God's will for blessings and righteousness.

• Gods Call
• Covenant
• Lessons
• Youth
• Repentance

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1. LESSON 4: GODS CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM 20, 13: 1- -18; 14: 1 21; 16:1- -16; 17: 1 16; 17: 1- -27 Text: Genesis 12: 1 Text: Genesis 12: 1- -20, 13: 1 15: 1 15: 1- -21; 16:1 18; 14: 1- -24; 27 24; Memory Verse: Genesis 17: 1 Memory Verse: Genesis 17: 1

2. Memory Verse Genesis 17: 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

3. LESSON 4: GODS CALL AND COVENANT WITH LESSON 4: GOD S CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM ABRAM Introduction: Introduction: Genesis 12:1-20; 13:1-18; 14:1-24; 15:1-21; 16:1-16; 17:1-27 God called Abram to immigrate from his home country to a new one Today, God is calling everyone, including youths, to immigrate from: Sin to Salvation Satan to saintliness Society s influences unto Jesus serenity Selfishness to selflessness

4. LESSON 4: GODS CALL AND COVENANT LESSON 4: GOD S CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM WITH ABRAM IntroductIon cont d.: IntroductIon cont d.: Genesis 12:1-20; 13:1-18; 14:1-24; 15:1-21; 16:1-16; 17:1-27 God made a covenant with Abram: To make him a great nation To make him a great name To give him the new country To bless his descendants Christian youths must obey God to get His blessings God is calling sinning youths today to repent

5. THE CALL OF ABRAM AND LOT S SEPARATION Three points to consider: GOD S COVENANT WITH ABRAM REASSURANCE OF GOD S COVENANT WITH ABRAM

6. LESSON 4: GODS CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM LESSON 4: GOD S CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM the call of abram and lot s separatIon the call of abram and lot s separatIon Gen 12:1-20; 13:1-18; 14:1-24; Matt 4:17-22; 11:28-30 After the call, Abram went to Egypt due to famine: He lied about Sarai because of fear Pharaoh, King of Egypt, took Sarai God intervened, and Sarai was returned to Abram God hates lies, and Christian youths must not tell lies (Proverbs 6:16-19) Fear torments and makes us misbehave After leaving Egypt, Abram encountered a dispute between his and Lot s servants (Gen13:2) He resolved the dispute peacefully (Hebrews 12:14)

7. LESSON 4: GODS CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM LESSON 4: GOD S CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM the call of abram and lot s separatIon the call of abram and lot s separatIon Gen 12:1-20; 13:1-18; 14:1-24; Matt 4:17-22; 11:28-30 He demonstrated humility, godliness and contentment Lot made a choice and travelled toward Sodom Believers should resolve disagreements peacefully (1 Corinthians 6:1) Christian youths should copy Abram s godly examples While in Sodom, Lot and his household were captured during the war Abram took his soldiers and rescued Lot He gave tithe to Melchizedek after the victory Christian youths are to give tithe and offering from their stipends and earnings if working

8. LESSON 4: GODS CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM LESSON 4: GOD S CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM God s covenant wIth abram God s covenant wIth abram Genesis 15:1-21; 16:1-11; 17:1-14; Proverbs 30:5 Abram was anxious because he was childless Desperate Sarai gave Hagar (her slave) to Abram as a surrogate Hagar got pregnant and gave birth to Ishmael: She was proud and arrogant to Sarai Sarai was bitter and treated her badly Christian youths must avoid cutting corners Wait patiently on God for your needed miracles Impatience leads to vices

9. LESSON 4: GODS CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM LESSON 4: GOD S CALL AND COVENANT WITH ABRAM reassurance of God s covenant wIth reassurance of God s covenant wIth abram abram Genesis 17: 15-27; Galatians 4:31, Romans 4: 11-13 At 99 years, God renewed His covenant with Abram Abram became Abraham- father of many nations Sarai became Sarah- mother of many nations Male circumcision was the covenant symbol God wants our hearts to be circumcised today God remains faithful to His promises Through prayer, faith and patience, the promises will be fulfilled

10. Questions Questions What were the blessings attached to Abram s obedience? Why should Christian youths not tell lies? Since some Christian youths do not receive salaries, should they still pay tithes and offerings? Why? What are the dangers associated with shortcut and self-management? What does God require from Christians in order to fulfill His covenant in their lives?

11. References References 1. Abrams covenant altar - Bing images 2. Abram and Lot - Bing images 3. God s covenant with Abram and hagar - Bing images 4. God's call to Abraham s perfection - Bing images 5. https://childrenschurch.wordpress.com/2014/01/26/god-calls- abram/ 6. The call of Abraham - Bing images