Genesis 12:1-9 – The call of Abram

•	Why do you think Abram is such an important figure in the Bible and for Christians to remember?
•	v.1 – Have you ever had to think about the cost of following Jesus in your life?  Have there been things you’ve had to leave or give up in order to follow Jesus?  How easy / difficult was that?
•	Look through the blessings God promises to Abram (vv.2-3).  Which of these might have been most difficult for Abram to believe?
•	Have you ever struggled to believe in God’s promises?  If so, have you resolved those struggles?  Maybe share that with the group.
•	Vv.4-9: why was Abram’s obedience to God so important?  Why is it so impressive?
•	Remembering the LORD and calling on his name – how practically can you do these things in your own life in the coming weeks?
•	‘The blessings of living for God and with God far outweigh any of the sacrifices we might have to make to follow him’.  Do you agree?  Why/why not?  Pray about your answers.
Genesis 12:1-9 – The call of Abram

•	Why do you think Abram is such an important figure in the Bible and for Christians to remember?
•	v.1 – Have you ever had to think about the cost of following Jesus in your life?  Have there been things you’ve had to leave or give up in order to follow Jesus?  How easy / difficult was that?
•	Look through the blessings God promises to Abram (vv.2-3).  Which of these might have been most difficult for Abram to believe?
•	Have you ever struggled to believe in God’s promises?  If so, have you resolved those struggles?  Maybe share that with the group.
•	Vv.4-9: why was Abram’s obedience to God so important?  Why is it so impressive?
•	Remembering the LORD and calling on his name – how practically can you do these things in your own life in the coming weeks?
•	‘The blessings of living for God and with God far outweigh any of the sacrifices we might have to make to follow him’.  Do you agree?  Why/why not?  Pray about your answers.

Genesis 12:1-9 – The call of Abram

•	Why do you think Abram is such an important figure in the Bible and for Christians to remember?
•	v.1 – Have you ever had to think about the cost of following Jesus in your life?  Have there been things you’ve had to leave or give up in order to follow Jesus?  How easy / difficult was that?
•	Look through the blessings God promises to Abram (vv.2-3).  Which of these might have been most difficult for Abram to believe?
•	Have you ever struggled to believe in God’s promises?  If so, have you resolved those struggles?  Maybe share that with the group.
•	Vv.4-9: why was Abram’s obedience to God so important?  Why is it so impressive?
•	Remembering the LORD and calling on his name – how practically can you do these things in your own life in the coming weeks?
•	‘The blessings of living for God and with God far outweigh any of the sacrifices we might have to make to follow him’.  Do you agree?  Why/why not?  Pray about your answers.