The Call of Abraham

Published on May, 2024

Abraham, a faithful man, was chosen by God to be the father of many nations. He and his wife Sarah, though elderly, were blessed with a son, Isaac. Isaac, in turn, had twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Jacob, later known as Israel, had twelve sons who became the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel.

One of Jacob's sons, Joseph, was sold into slavery by his brothers but eventually rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. Through a series of events, Joseph's family moved to Egypt, where they grew into a great nation.

Generations later, the Israelites became slaves in Egypt. God raised up Moses to lead them out of bondage. Through miracles and wonders, God brought the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land.

In the Promised Land, the Israelites established a kingdom, with kings like Saul, David, and Solomon. However, the kingdom eventually divided into two: the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

Throughout their history, the Israelites struggled with faithfulness to God. They faced exile and captivity due to their disobedience. Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel warned them to repent and turn back to God.

Many years later, in the town of Bethlehem, a descendant of David was born—Jesus Christ. He was the long-awaited Messiah, foretold by the prophets. Jesus taught about love, forgiveness, and the kingdom of God. He performed miracles, healed the sick, and proclaimed the good news of salvation.

Despite his teachings and miracles, Jesus was crucified by the Romans. But three days later, he rose from the dead, proving his victory over sin and death. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus offered salvation to all who believe in him, fulfilling the prophecies of old and bringing hope to Abraham's descendants and to all nations.