John 8:31-47 Lesson 185
Read both the "King James Bible" and the "New Living Translation."
In this lesson:
Lesson 184 continues.
The children of Abraham.
Real salvation and true discipleship.
Lesson 184 continues.
The children of Abraham.
Real salvation and true discipleship.
Abraham before God.
by British artist Patrick Nicolle (1907-1995)
by British artist Patrick Nicolle (1907-1995)
Study Tip:
To make yourself a better person, apply the Bibles lessons into your life.
To make yourself a better person, apply the Bibles lessons into your life.
Who was...
Abraham -
The founder of Judaism, the father of all Jews (Romans 4:11-16; Galatians 3:7), spiritual forefather of Christians (Galatians 3:29), and a "friend" of God (2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). Abraham was also called the
"Father of a multitude," "exalted Father," and Abram (Genesis 15:1; 17:4-5). Born in Ur (present-day Iraq), Abraham is perhaps the greatest of the Old Testament personalities. His story is part of almost every eastern religion, including Islam, where he is considered the father of all Arab peoples through his son Ishmael. A man of tremendous faith, Abraham left his home and family because God asked him to (Genesis 12:1; Acts 7:2-4). Then, God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test. Believing God knew best, Abraham set off to Mount Moriah to obey (Genesis 22:1-10). Mount Moriah is a hill near Jerusalem. Many Bible scholars believe it is the same hill where Jesus was later sacrificed. However, Jews believe that the Temple's sacrificial altar was built on the site where Abraham prepared his son for sacrifice. As Abraham prepared to show his faith and knife his son, God sent an angel to save the boy (Genesis 22:11-13). Abraham's willingness to obey earned him God's promise (the Abrahamic Covenant) to make his descendants (the Israelites) a great and populous people (Genesis 17:2-7; 22:16-18; 26:4; 24) and to bless the Gentiles through him (Genesis 12:2-3; 15:1-21; 18:18; 22:18; 28:14; Exodus 32:13). Abraham's deeds sometimes disappointed God, but he never lost his righteousness because it is never deeds that earn righteousness; it is faith (Genesis 15:6). Abraham died at the age of 175 (Genesis 25:7) and was buried alongside his wife Sarah in a cave at Machpelah (Genesis 23:9; 25:7-10). Centuries later, a Christian church was built over the cave. Subsequently, the church was converted into an Islamic Mosque. Jesus' roots go back to Abraham (Matthew 1:1-16), proving that His lineage dates back to the beginning of the Jewish nation. You can read more about Abraham in Genesis 11:26-25:34.
Abraham -
The founder of Judaism, the father of all Jews (Romans 4:11-16; Galatians 3:7), spiritual forefather of Christians (Galatians 3:29), and a "friend" of God (2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). Abraham was also called the
"Father of a multitude," "exalted Father," and Abram (Genesis 15:1; 17:4-5). Born in Ur (present-day Iraq), Abraham is perhaps the greatest of the Old Testament personalities. His story is part of almost every eastern religion, including Islam, where he is considered the father of all Arab peoples through his son Ishmael. A man of tremendous faith, Abraham left his home and family because God asked him to (Genesis 12:1; Acts 7:2-4). Then, God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test. Believing God knew best, Abraham set off to Mount Moriah to obey (Genesis 22:1-10). Mount Moriah is a hill near Jerusalem. Many Bible scholars believe it is the same hill where Jesus was later sacrificed. However, Jews believe that the Temple's sacrificial altar was built on the site where Abraham prepared his son for sacrifice. As Abraham prepared to show his faith and knife his son, God sent an angel to save the boy (Genesis 22:11-13). Abraham's willingness to obey earned him God's promise (the Abrahamic Covenant) to make his descendants (the Israelites) a great and populous people (Genesis 17:2-7; 22:16-18; 26:4; 24) and to bless the Gentiles through him (Genesis 12:2-3; 15:1-21; 18:18; 22:18; 28:14; Exodus 32:13). Abraham's deeds sometimes disappointed God, but he never lost his righteousness because it is never deeds that earn righteousness; it is faith (Genesis 15:6). Abraham died at the age of 175 (Genesis 25:7) and was buried alongside his wife Sarah in a cave at Machpelah (Genesis 23:9; 25:7-10). Centuries later, a Christian church was built over the cave. Subsequently, the church was converted into an Islamic Mosque. Jesus' roots go back to Abraham (Matthew 1:1-16), proving that His lineage dates back to the beginning of the Jewish nation. You can read more about Abraham in Genesis 11:26-25:34.