Week 2 Reading Guide
The Call of Abraham
Genesis 12-23
Big Idea: God calls Abraham and promises to bless him, make him a great nation, and bring blessings to all the families of the earth through him. This promise is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the descendant of Abraham, who brings salvation to the world. Abraham’s journey of faith shows us what it means to trust God’s promises, even when we cannot see how they will be fulfilled.
Reading Plan
Monday: Genesis 12-13 (God’s Call to Abram)
Tuesday: Genesis 14-15 (Abram Rescues Lot; Covenant Confirmed)
Wednesday: Genesis 16-17 (Hagar and Ishmael; Covenant of Circumcision)
Thursday: Genesis 18-19 (Sodom and Gomorrah)
Friday: Genesis 20-21 (Isaac’s Birth)
Saturday: Genesis 22-23 (Abraham’s Test and Sarah’s Death)
Weekly DNA Questions
Discover
What does God’s call to Abraham in Gen. 12 teach us about stepping out in faith?
How do God’s promises in Gen. 15 give hope not just to Abraham, but to all nations?
What do the stories of Sodom and Gomorrah reveal about God’s justice and mercy?
Nurture
Where in your life do you sense God calling you to trust Him more deeply, as He called Abraham?
Abraham and Sarah wrestled with doubt about God’s promises (Gen. 16-18). How do you relate to their struggles, and what helps you remain faithful?
When you read about Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac (Gen. 22), how does it challenge your understanding of surrender and obedience?
Act
This week, identify one specific way you can step out in faith, even if the path is unclear.
Reflect on a past moment when God was faithful to His promises. Share this testimony with someone to encourage their faith.
Commit to praying for a deeper trust in God’s plans, especially in situations where you feel tempted to rely on your own understanding.
Key Verse: Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.
Journal Reflection for the Week
How does God’s promise to Abraham point to the Gospel and the ultimate blessing found in Jesus? Abraham trusted God and acted in faith, but he also struggled with doubt and fear. In what ways can you relate to Abraham’s journey of faith? How does Jesus’ fulfillment of God’s promises give you confidence to trust Him with your life today?
Bible Project Videos
Genesis 12-50 Overview: Provides a thematic breakdown of Genesis’ focus on Abraham’s family.
The Covenants: Explores God’s covenant with Abraham and its role in His redemption plan.
Literary Styles: To better understand the Bible, we have to first learn to recognize the different literary styles used by the biblical authors.