Day 3

Symbol: Field of Stars

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, 15:1-6

"Now the LORD said to Abram, "Go forth from your country, and from your relatives and from your father's house, to the land which I will show you'  . . . So Abram went forth as the LORD had spoken to him." Genesis 12:1,4

When God blessed Abraham all He asked in return was obedience.  Abraham didn't know where he was going, when he was going to get there, when the promises would be fulfilled, but when God said ?go,' he walked forward into the unknown, completely trusting in God's faithfulness.  This is the man that God chose to be the father of a multitude!  It is interesting that this man of faith, a few short verses later, in cowardice asked his wife to lie in order to protect his own life!  Abraham was an ordinary man like you and me - he had weaknesses, sinned and even lost his faith in critical times.  But God saw beyond these weaknesses and into his heart - heart that belonged to God.  Genesis 15:6 says that Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. God is not looking for perfect people - He is looking for those who will trust and obey Him. 

Discussion Questions

1. What are the three parts to God's promise to Abraham?  (See 12:2, 12:7, 15:4)
2. Read Matthew 1:1 and Galatians 3:7-8.  How has the promise seen in Genesis 12:2 been fulfilled?
3. Why do you think God chose Abraham to make this covenant with?  Hebrews 11:8-11

Making the Symbol

Cut an oval shape from a piece of black construction paper or felt.  Use white star stickers or cut out star shapes from white construction paper or felt and glue onto the oval.