Worship and Faith in Ancient Times

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Many centuries before the coming of Christ, people worshipped the forces of nature as their gods.

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People offered prayers and sacrifices to these gods.

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They did not yet know the one true God, so they could not believe.

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Faith is a supernatural gift of God that helps people to believe in Him.

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Book of Genesis

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Abram lived in a time where people worshipped forces of nature as gods.

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Abram's early life

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Abram traveled with his family from Ur in Chaldea to Haran and settled as a shepherd.

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Abram's understanding

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Abram could not fully understand God’s words but knew he must obey.

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After Abraham’s arrival in Canaan, God continued to strengthen his trust and confidence.

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God told Abraham not to fear and promised to be his shield and reward him greatly.

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God made a covenant with Abram.

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A covenant is a very solemn agreement.

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God said Abram would no longer be called Abram.

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His name would be Abraham, meaning "father of many nations."

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God promised to Abraham and Sarah a son.

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He promised to bless them with a son named Isaac.

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Abraham's role among the Chosen People.

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He was the first Patriarch, or father and ruler.