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The Role Of Abraham In The Book Of Genesis

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Humanity has been plagued throughout time by sin and failure. In the Bible, the Book of Genesis establishes Abraham as one of the major patriarchs of both the New and Old Testaments. Abraham is a valued patriarch because of his trust in God’s plan, but also his moments of doubt; making him a true image of humanity through his struggle with the trials of his faith in God. Throughout his lifetime, Abraham displays numerous important characteristics during different conflicts and trials that brand his role in this narrative so noteworthy and influential.
Abraham displayed a remarkable deal of faith and obedience throughout his life. In Chapter 12 of the Book of Genesis, Abraham is introduced and the son of Terah, husband of Sarah, and uncle of Lot. Before long, God begins to test him. God tells Abraham that he must leave his home, family, and connections, and if he accomplishes this God will bless him. In Genesis 12:4 it says, “So Abraham departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him…” showing that Abraham did not hesitate to follow the word of God. Abraham is a character of trust and obedience by carrying out God’s plan.
God tests Abraham’s faith and obedience again in Chapter 22 of Genesis by telling Abraham that he must sacrifice his only son, Isaac, as a burnt offering. Genesis 22:3 shows that Abraham …show more content…

The story of Abraham is repeatedly shaped by his acts of preservation, whether it occurred for self, family or the innocent. Genesis 12:12-3 is an example of self-preservation, “…The Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, ‘This is his wife’: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister…and my soul shall live because of thee.’” Abraham asks Sarah to lie about the nature of their relationship to protect him from persecution by the Egyptians, instead of trusting that God had a plan and would deliver them from whatever they would

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