BIG IDEA
God invites us to be a part of His plan, but His plan is not all about us.
KEY VERSES
Genesis 12:1-4
12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” 4 So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran.
Genesis 15:1-3
15 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.
2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.”
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What stood out to you from the story?
What did you find challenging in Abram’s story?
Emily said, “God invites us to be a part of His plan, but His plan is not all about us.” What is hard or challenging about that statement?
What is God calling you to give up to follow Him?