Stories of the Bible: God's Promise for Abraham

Introduction

• Story revolves around Abram, later known as Abraham.
• Set in the land of Canaan.

God's Initial Promise

• God promised Abram that the land would be blessed.
• Abram would have many descendants.

Passage of Time

• 25 years passed, and Abram and Sarai had no children.
• Both were very old.

God's Assurance

• God appeared to Abram, reassuring him:
  • "Do not be afraid, I am your Shield."
  • Promised a son to Abram.
  • Compared future descendants to the stars in the sky.

Name Changes and Covenant

• God changed Abram's name to Abraham, meaning "father of many nations."
• Sarai's name was changed to Sarah.
• God promised that Sarah would have a son.
• Established a covenant with Abraham.
• Abraham and his descendants were to be part of God's covenant.

Fulfillment of God's Promise

• Abraham and Sarah had a son named Isaac.
• God's promises came true:
  • Abraham became the father of many nations.
  • Descendants became more numerous than the stars.

Conclusion

• Abraham's story highlights faith and the fulfillment of God's promises.