Chain of Rocks Church of Christ

We have come to the end! In our last lesson we examine the nature and meaning of the expression which serves as the title of this series: what does it mean that Abraham was God’s friend? http://www.christianlandmark.com//shahe-gergian-abraham-g/

Having considered how Abraham is prominently featured in Luke/Acts, it’s now time to consider Abraham in one of Paul’s earliest letters. Galatians was written during the height of the Judaizing controversy, and Paul called upon the historic promises God made to Abraham as part of his grand argument for the universal gospel. http://www.christianlandmark.com//shahe-gergian-abraham-g/

How is Abraham discussed in the New Testament? The last three lessons in this series will address that question, starting with Abraham in the writings of the evangelist Luke. http://www.christianlandmark.com//shahe-gergian-abraham-g/

Abraham’s significance does not end at his death in Genesis 25. His memory, and the covenant God made with him, became the entire undergirding of the long, storied relationship God maintained with Israel. Thus, Abraham is mentioned at key points of the Old Testament to show how all the world was waiting and watching to discover how God would finally fulfill His ultimate promises found in Genesis 12:1-3. http://www.christianlandmark.com//shahe-gergian-abraham-g/

We’ve come to the end of the Abrahamic narrative in Genesis. The last effort of Abraham’s life is dedicated to securing the future by finding a bride for Isaac. The baton of patriarchal authority and blessing will be passed to his beloved son so Abraham does all that he can to ensure Isaac is ready. http://www.christianlandmark.com//shahe-gergian-abraham-g/

A grieving husband may go to great lengths to revere his deceased wife with an honorable burial. Such was certainly the case for Abraham when his beloved Sarah died. Genesis 23 highlights Sarah's passing and the subsequent property transaction Abraham made to bury her. http://www.christianlandmark.com//shahe-gergian-abraham-g/