The Life Of Abraham - Prayer Meeting Topics (April - June, 2026)
The Life of Abraham
A Chapter Study from Genesis 11–25 (15 Lessons)
Lesson 1 — The Background of Abram Kyle M (April 8)
Scripture: Genesis 11:10–32
Theme: God begins His plan through an ordinary family.
Key Points
Genealogy from Shem to Abram.
Abram’s family background.
The migration from Ur to Haran.
Introduction of Sarai and Lot.
Teaching Focus
God begins His covenant story within human history and family lines.
Discussion
Why does the Bible include genealogies?
What does Abram’s background tell us about God’s way of choosing people?
Lesson 2 — The Call of Abram
Scripture: Genesis 12:1–9
Theme: Faith begins with obedience.
Key Points
God commands Abram to leave his homeland.
Promise of land, nation, and blessing.
Abram obeys and journeys to Canaan.
Application
Faith often requires stepping away from comfort.
Lesson 3 — Abram’s Failure in Egypt
Scripture: Genesis 12:10–20
Theme: Even faithful people struggle with fear.
Key Points
Famine drives Abram to Egypt.
Abram deceives Pharaoh about Sarai.
God protects Sarai and preserves the promise.
Application
God’s plan continues despite human weakness.
Lesson 4 — Abram and Lot Separate
Scripture: Genesis 13
Theme: Faith trusts God rather than competing with others.
Key Points
Conflict between herdsmen.
Abram offers Lot the first choice.
Lot chooses the Jordan valley.
God reaffirms the promise of land.
Application
Trusting God frees us from selfish ambition.
Lesson 5 — Abram Rescues Lot
Scripture: Genesis 14
Theme: Faith leads to courageous action.
Key Points
Regional war among kings.
Lot captured.
Abram rescues Lot.
Meeting with Melchizedek.
Application
God’s people should act courageously to help others.
Lesson 6 — God’s Covenant with Abram Kyle M (May 13)
Scripture: Genesis 15
Theme: Faith and righteousness.
Key Points
Abram questions God about the promise.
Promise of countless descendants.
Abram believes God.
Covenant ceremony.
Application
Faith is trusting God’s promises.
Lesson 7 — Hagar and Ishmael Ranny C (May 20)
Scripture: Genesis 16
Theme: The danger of forcing God’s plan.
Key Points
Sarai gives Hagar to Abram.
Birth of Ishmael.
Hagar flees and meets the angel of the Lord.
Application
God sees and cares for those in distress.
Lesson 8 — Covenant Confirmed Matthew H (May 27)
Scripture: Genesis 17
Theme: Identity as God’s covenant people.
Key Points
Abram renamed Abraham.
Sarai renamed Sarah.
Circumcision established.
Promise of Isaac.
Application
God shapes identity through covenant.
Lesson 9 — The Three Visitors Don B (June 3)
Scripture: Genesis 18
Theme: God’s promises and Abraham’s intercession.
Key Points
Abraham welcomes three visitors.
Promise of Isaac’s birth.
Sarah laughs.
Abraham intercedes for Sodom.
Application
Faith includes hospitality and prayer for others.
Lesson 10 — The Destruction of Sodom James P (June 10)
Scripture: Genesis 19
Theme: God’s justice and mercy.
Key Points
Angels rescue Lot.
Judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah.
Lot’s wife looks back.
Application
God’s justice and mercy operate together.
Lesson 11 — Abraham and Abimelech Kyle M (June 17)
Scripture: Genesis 20
Theme: God protects His covenant.
Key Points
Abraham again calls Sarah his sister.
Abimelech warned by God in a dream.
Sarah restored.
Application
God remains faithful even when believers fail.
Lesson 12 — Isaac Is Born Ranny C (June 24)
Scripture: Genesis 21
Theme: God fulfills His promises.
Key Points
Isaac’s birth.
Sarah’s joy.
Hagar and Ishmael sent away.
God provides for them.
Application
God’s promises come at the right time.
Lesson 13 — The Test of Abraham Matthew H (July 1)
Scripture: Genesis 22
Theme: The ultimate test of faith.
Key Points
God commands Abraham to sacrifice Isaac.
Abraham obeys.
God provides a ram.
Application
Faith trusts God completely.
Lesson 14 — Sarah’s Death and Isaac’s Marriage
Don B (July 8)
Scripture: Genesis 23–24
Theme: Faith prepares the next generation.
Key Points
Sarah dies.
Abraham buys the cave of Machpelah.
Isaac marries Rebekah.
Application
Faith includes preparing the future.
Lesson 15 — The Death of Abraham James P (July 15)
Scripture: Genesis 25:1–11
Theme: The legacy of faith.
Key Points
Abraham’s later family.
Abraham dies at 175.
Isaac and Ishmael bury him.
God continues the covenant through Isaac.
Application
A faithful life leaves a spiritual legacy.
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