Abram, later known as Abraham, is a central figure in the Bible whose life exemplifies obedience to God. His account is primarily found in the Book of Genesis, where his faith and compliance with God's commands are highlighted as foundational to the covenant relationship between God and His chosen people.

Divine Call and Departure (Genesis 12:1-4):
Abram's journey of obedience begins with a divine call. "The LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you'" (Genesis 12:1). Despite the uncertainties and the lack of detailed information about the destination, Abram's response is immediate and faithful. "So Abram went, as the LORD had told him" (Genesis 12:4). This act of leaving his homeland, Ur of the Chaldeans, demonstrates Abram's trust in God's promises and his willingness to forsake familiar surroundings for the sake of divine direction.

Covenant and Promise (Genesis 15:1-6):
God's covenant with Abram further illustrates the theme of obedience. In Genesis 15, God promises Abram that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars. Abram's belief in this promise is counted to him as righteousness: "Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness" (Genesis 15:6). This passage underscores the connection between faith and obedience, as Abram's trust in God's word leads to a righteous standing before God.

The Test of Sacrifice (Genesis 22:1-18):
One of the most profound demonstrations of Abram's obedience is the binding of Isaac. God commands Abram to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering. Despite the emotional and spiritual turmoil this command must have caused, Abram proceeds to obey. "Then God said, 'Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you'" (Genesis 22:2). Abram's readiness to sacrifice Isaac is halted by an angel of the Lord, who acknowledges Abram's fear of God: "Do not lay a hand on the boy... Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son" (Genesis 22:12). This episode is a profound testament to Abram's unwavering obedience and trust in God's provision.

Name Change and Covenant of Circumcision (Genesis 17:1-14):
In Genesis 17, God reaffirms His covenant with Abram, changing his name to Abraham, meaning "father of many nations." As part of this covenant, God commands the practice of circumcision. Abraham's compliance with this command is immediate and thorough: "On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or bought with his money, every male in his household, and circumcised them, as God told him" (Genesis 17:23). This act of obedience signifies Abraham's commitment to God's covenant and his role as the patriarch of a people set apart for God.

Intercession and Advocacy (Genesis 18:16-33):
While not a direct command, Abraham's intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah demonstrates his understanding of God's justice and mercy. Abraham's dialogue with God reveals a relationship built on trust and obedience, as he advocates for the righteous within the cities. This interaction highlights Abraham's role as a mediator and his deep concern for righteousness, aligning with God's character.

Abram's life is a profound narrative of obedience, marked by faith, trust, and unwavering commitment to God's commands. His journey from Ur to the Promised Land, his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, and his adherence to the covenant of circumcision all serve as enduring examples of obedience to God. Through Abram, the biblical narrative illustrates the blessings and covenantal promises that flow from a life devoted to following God's will.Genesis 12:1-4
Now the LORD had said to Abram, Get you out of your country, and from your kindred, and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you:
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Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he went.
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Genesis 22:3,12
And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and split the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went to the place of which God had told him.
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Abram and the Life of Faith
... The divine Word to Abram first gives the command in all ... setting forth of how much
was to be won by obedience. God does not hide the sacrifices that have to be ...
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An Example of Faith
... The command to Abram was no mere arbitrary test of obedience. God could not have
done what He meant with him, unless He had got him by himself. ...
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Justification by Faith --Illustrated by Abram's Righteousness
... the moral law; it cannot be by obedience to any ... minister to your acceptance or to
your righteousness before God. Abram had no ceremonial in which to rest; he ...
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The Importance of a Choice
... we had better ask ourselves whether our religion is any better than Lot's, which
was second-hand, and was much more imitation of Abram than obedience to God. ...
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Continuation of the Above.
... And Abram believed God, and it ... account of his faith and hospitality, a son was given
him in his old age; and in the exercise of obedience, he offered ...
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Continuation of the Above.
... And Abram believed God, and it ... account of his faith and hospitality, a son was given
him in his old age; and in the exercise of obedience, he offered ...
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Of the Time of the Migration of Abraham, When, According to the ...
... But Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed out of Haran ... and desire which
was to be cut off by God's command and help, and by his own obedience. ...
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Abram's Horror of Great Darkness.
... Abram discovered much of this temper"in obedience to divine ... went forth, not knowing
whither he went." And afterwards, when commanded of God, he took a ...
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Consecration to God --Illustrated by Abraham's Circumcision
... little trust to him, and consequently little obedience, but if we ... frequently has
its origin in low thoughts of God. Take Abram's sin; he could not see how God ...
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The Man of Faith
... God's finger on the page points to a word at a time ... 2. Obedience often brings us
into very difficult places ... Abram was ready to say, no doubt, 'This cannot be the ...
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