Genesis 12: Abram's Big Adventure: Trusting God's Call

Thursday, August 28, 2025

by Chinwenmeri Ikechi

Abram, guided by God, leaves Ur, symbolizing faith and obedience to an unknown future.

Genesis 12 tells the story of Abram, who later became Abraham, and how God called him to leave his home and trust Him. This chapter teaches us about faith, obedience, and God’s promises.

At this time, Abram was living in a place called Ur with his family. God spoke to Abram and told him to leave his country, his people, and his father’s house. God promised to take him to a new land that He would show him. This was a big step because Abram did not know where he was going.

Abram leads his family towards Canaan, trusting God's promise of a great nation and blessings for all.

God also made Abram some amazing promises. God promised to make Abram into a great nation, to bless him, and to make his name famous. God said that through Abram, all the families of the earth would be blessed. This means that God had a plan to bring His blessings to everyone through Abram and his descendants.

Abram obeyed God right away. He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all their possessions and servants, and they traveled to Canaan, the land God had promised them. This shows that Abram trusted God even when he could not see the full plan.

Abram builds an altar in Canaan, thanking God for His promise of land for his descendants.

When Abram arrived in Canaan, God appeared to him and promised again that He would give this land to Abram’s descendants. Abram built an altar to worship God. This shows that he thanked God and honored Him.

Later, there was a famine in the land, and Abram went to Egypt to live for a while. Abram made some mistakes during this time because he was afraid, but God protected him. Even when we make mistakes, God still keeps His promises and cares for us.

Abraham looks to the sky, a hopeful expression on his face, as God's promise of countless descendants shines above him.

Genesis 12 teaches us to trust God, obey Him, and have faith that His promises are true. It also shows that God blesses those who follow Him.

Discussion Questions

1 Who did God call in Genesis 12?

God called Abram in Genesis 12. Abram later became known as Abraham.

2 What did God tell Abram to do?

God told Abram to leave his country, his people, and his father's house, and go to a new land that He would show him.

3 What did God promise Abram?

God promised to make Abram into a great nation, to bless him, to make his name famous, and that through him all the families of the earth would be blessed.

4 How would Abram bless all families of the earth?

Through Abram and his descendants, God planned to bring His blessings to everyone.

5 Who traveled with Abram to Canaan?

Abram's wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all their possessions and servants traveled with him to Canaan.

6 What did Abram do when he arrived in Canaan?

When Abram arrived in Canaan, he built an altar to worship God.

7 Why did Abram go to Egypt?

Abram went to Egypt because there was a famine in the land of Canaan.

8 Did Abram always make the right choices?

No, Abram did not always make the right choices. He made some mistakes when he went to Egypt because he was afraid.

9 What lesson does Genesis 12 teach about faith?

Genesis 12 teaches us to trust God, obey Him, and have faith that His promises are true.

10 How can we follow Abram’s example today?

We can follow Abram's example by trusting God even when we don't know the full plan, obeying His commands, and having faith in His promises, even when things are difficult.