Pieter Lastman’s 1614 painting captures the biblical moment when Abraham leaves everything behind to follow God’s call.

Through sacrifice and unwavering faith, Abraham’s covenant with God prefigures the greater fulfillment in Christ, as depicted in sacred art through the ages.

However, God called Abraham to follow him and reject the gods of the people of Ur. When God called Abraham, he made a special promise with him called a covenant. A covenant is a two-sided promise ...

Hebrews 11:8 says, “By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to the place which he was to receive for any ...

Abraham stood on a barren hill, gazing at the endless sky. He had no son, no heir, and yet, God's voice echoed in his heart: "Look toward the heavens and count the stars, if you can. So shall your ...

They pray to the same God, after the example of their ancestor, Abraham. God called Abraham from Haran to Shechem where He promised a land and descendants. All people would be blessed in him ...

I will make of you a great nation, And I will bless you. — Genesis 12:1-2 God instructed Abraham to leave his home and travel to Canaan, the Promised Land, which is today known as Israel.