call of abram
Introduction
The story of the Call of Abram is one of the most significant turning points in the Bible. Found in Genesis 12:1–9, it marks the beginning of God’s covenant relationship with Abram (later called Abraham), who would become the father of Israel and a central figure in the history of faith. This passage is about trust, obedience, and God’s promise to bless not only Abram but also all the nations of the earth through him.
Background
Before Genesis 12, the Bible traces the genealogy from Noah to Abram (Genesis 11). Abram was the son of Terah, living in Ur of the Chaldeans (a city in Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq). Terah’s family set out for Canaan but stopped and settled in Haran (Genesis 11:31). It is from Haran that Abram receives God’s call.
call of abram
At this point, Abram was 75 years old, married to Sarai (later Sarah), but they had no children. Despite his age and circumstances, God chose Abram to start a new chapter in His redemptive plan.
God’s Call (Genesis 12:1–3)
God spoke to Abram with a bold command and a profound promise:
call of abram
- Command:
- “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.”
Abram was asked to leave behind everything familiar—his homeland, family ties, and security—for an unknown destination. God did not even name the land immediately; Abram was called to trust without a map.
- “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.”
- Promise:
God gave Abram seven blessings:- “I will make you into a great nation.”
- “I will bless you.”
- “I will make your name great.”
- “You will be a blessing.”
- “I will bless those who bless you.”
- “Whoever curses you I will curse.”
- “All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
Abram’s Obedience (Genesis 12:4–6)
Without hesitation, Abram obeyed:
- He left Haran as God had instructed.
- He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all their possessions and people with them.
- They journeyed into the land of Canaan.
Upon arriving, Abram traveled through Shechem and Moreh, regions filled with Canaanites. Despite the uncertainty and strangeness of the land, Abram trusted God’s direction.
God’s Assurance (Genesis 12:7)
At Shechem, God appeared to Abram and gave a specific promise:
- “To your offspring I will give this land.”
This clarified the earlier, broader promise of “a land I will show you.” Although Abram had no children at this time, God assured him that his descendants would inherit Canaan.
Abram’s Journey Continues (Genesis 12:8–9)
- Abram moved to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent there.
- Again, he built an altar to the Lord and called on God’s name.
- Then he set out further toward the Negev, continuing to live as a pilgrim following God’s leading.
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Themes and Lessons
- Faith and Obedience
Abram obeyed God without knowing the full plan. His journey shows that faith often means stepping into the unknown, trusting God’s word over human certainty. - God’s Sovereign Choice
call of abram
God chose Abram not because of his background, wealth, or power, but by divine grace. This reflects how God initiates His plans according to His will. - Blessing and Mission
Abram was not only blessed for his own sake but called to be a blessing to all nations. This sets the stage for the global mission of God’s people. - Worship in the Journey
Abram consistently built altars and called on God wherever he went. His journey was not just physical but spiritual—living in relationship with God at every step.
Conclusion
The Call of Abram is the beginning of a covenant story that shapes the entire Bible. Through Abram, God began a plan to redeem humanity, leading ultimately to Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the promise that “all peoples on earth will be blessed.”
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