Out of a sinful, pagan world, God called Abraham to leave everything he knew and travel to a land that he had never seen. Abraham stepped out in faith, yet he hesitated and delayed. Throughout his long life, it was only when Abraham fully yielded himself to the will of God, that God could fulfill His will through Abraham. Only his unconditional faith in God finally produced the son of prophecy, Isaac, and brought Abraham's family safely through the long journey to Canaan. In the ultimate test of his faith, Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac as an offering to God. His willingness to do so without question proved him worthy of the blessings and riches God had promised. The 'Men of Character' series highlights the lives of men in the Bible whose relationships with God we can learn from today. Each of these leaders faced trials, frustration and failure, yet was inspired by God to achieve great goals. In a world where Christian role models seem increasingly rare, this series still reminds us that some of the most worthy examples of godly character are still the biblical figures who brought power, wisdom, and inspiration to God's people through the ages. Paperback, 187 pages. |
