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Slide 2 Week 4 The Call of Abraham, the Choice of a People Sin and its impact continue unabated. Primeval history reaches its fruitless climax with construction of Tower of Babel. Motivating force is sinful mans insecurity (11:4b). A monument to mans attempt to control his own destiny. God scatters sinful man, literally causing them to fulfill command to fill the earth. Slide 3 Week 4 The Call of Abraham, the Choice of a People Once again we see Gods redemptive activity as He selects a people to join Him in His redemptive activity. The genealogy of Shem (11:10-31) leads us out of old world into the time of patriarchs. The call of Abraham signals Gods intention to work through a chosen people to bless the nations. The focus is on a son of promise and a land of promise. The continuing selection of the younger son demonstrates Gods grace and sovereignty. Slide 4 Week 4 The Call of Abraham, the Choice of a People a)A Call and a Response Gods covenant was from the beginning a matter of faith and not law (Gal. 3:6). God has chosen to work through an obedient people to expand His kingdom. b) Blessed to Bless Father of a great nation Receive Gods blessingpresence, provision, and protection God will make his name great The blessing must be conveyed not consumed Slide 5 Week 4 The Call of Abraham, the Choice of a People c) Abram Begins a Journey of Faith Abram is quickly tested by famine. The only structures he left behind were places of worship. God reveals many of his names (attributes) to Abram as He builds his faith. The faithfulness of God to His promises is a major theme.