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Abraham’s teachable moments on faith (Genesis 18:1–22:24)

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Why is Abraham considered our “father of faith” when so much of his biblical biography shows examples of his utter lack of faith? He laughed in God’s face about a son from a barren wife, circumvented God’s prophesy for that son and lied to two different kings about his relationship with Sarah, putting her in real danger.

In the Torah parashah (portion) called Vayera (“He appeared,” Gen. 18:1–22:24), we learn that despite Abraham’s (and Sarah’s) ups and downs, their faith was growing, not shrinking. That is why God Himself not only credited Abraham’s trust as righteousness but also made them patriarch and matriarch of “a great and mighty nation” through which all nations of Earth would be blessed.

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Abraham: An example of hope and trust in God, part 2

A digital graphic features a man in traditional Middle Eastern attire sitting on the desert sand at sunset, gazing at the starry sky. A palm tree stands to his right, silhouetted against the twilight. The Milky Way stretches across the sky. Overlaying the image is text in large, bold, blue-gray font that reads: "Abraham: An example of hope and trust in God part 2" with "Genesis 17-23" below it. The scene evokes a sense of reflection and faith.

This is a review of 11 examples of Abraham’s faith in God in Genesis 17-23. It culminates in his trusting God to resurrect the son of the promise, Yitskhak (Isaac), and in buying property in the Land to bury those also trusting in God to resurrect them.