Father of Faith
The patriarch who left his homeland in faith, becoming the father of many nations through God's covenant.
2166 BC
Born in Ur of the Chaldees
2091 BC
Called by God to leave Ur
2081 BC
God's covenant established
2066 BC
Isaac born
2054 BC
Offering of Isaac
1991 BC
Dies at age 175
God called Abram to leave his country and family to go to a land God would show him.
Genesis 12:1-3
God made an everlasting covenant with Abraham, promising descendants and land.
Genesis 15, 17
Despite their old age, Abraham and Sarah received the promised son Isaac.
Genesis 21
Abraham's faith was tested when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac.
Genesis 22
Faith in God's promises
Obedience even when it's difficult
Patience in waiting
Trust in God's provision
Living as a stranger and pilgrim