Father Abraham

Main Points

1. Abram accepted the responsibility of being a father (Genesis 16:15-16).
2. Abraham obeyed God by circumcising Ishmael and being circumcised himself (Genesis 17:23).
3. Abraham managed his household well (Genesis 18:19).
4. Abraham obeyed God by naming and circumcising Isaac (Genesis 21:3-4).
5. Abraham loved Ishmael, but he loved God even more (Genesis 21:8-14).
6. Abraham loved Isaac, but he loved God even more (Genesis 22:1-14).
7. Abraham obeyed God by making Isaac his only heir (Genesis 25:5-6).