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Abraham demonstrated tremendous faith in God by;Agreed to move from Haran to Canaan/Unknown landHe trusted the promise of GodHe agreed to enter into a covenant with GodHe was ready to sacrifice his only sonat the age of 99 he agreed to be circumcised together with his male decendant.He agreed to change his name and that of his wifeHe believe to have a son at his old age
Instructions given to Moses by God at the time of his call include;Not to go near the burning bush (vs 5)To take off his sandals (vs 5)To go to Pharaoh and bring God's people out of Egypt. (vs 8)To lead the Israelites to worship God at mount Sinai after bringing them out of Egypt. (vs 12)To tell the Israelites elders that I AM has sent him. (vs 14)To throw his stuff on the ground (4:3)To pick up his stuff (4:4)To put his hand in the cloak (4:7)To take water from the Nile and pour on the ground if the people don't believe him (4:9)
Abraham is referred to as father of faith because;He abandoned the polytheistic community to worship YahwehHe accepted to leave Haran to unknown landHe accepted to sacrifice his only sonHe built two altar Bethel and Shechem for worshipping GodHe changed his name from Abram to Abraham and his wife from Sarai to SarahHe entered into a covenant with GodHe believed that his wife would bear him a son
Challenges Abraham faced in his life as the father of faith include;He was to depart from familiar homeland to unknown landHe encountered harsh climate on his journey to canaanAbraham and Sarah had no child for a long timeHe had to endure the temptation of sacrificing his own son IsaacHe become a nomad due to harsh climate in canaanThe Egyptians threatened to take his wife Sarah until he had to pretend he was his sisterDoubt assailed him when God delayed in fulfilling His promise to give him a son
Ways Samuel promoted the worship of Yahweh in Israel include;He prayed and interceded for people.He mediated between God and the Israelites.He performed priestly duties/made sacrifices.He condemned king Saul for disobeying God.He anointed Kings over Israel He obeyed Gods commands and instructionsHe always consulted God.He built altars for God.