FATHER ABRAHAM
STUDY GUIDE 2.2           
Lesson 2: The Life of Abraham; Original Meaning
Section 2: Implications
       
OUTLINE FOR NOTES
       
    II. Implications
       
    A. Basic Impact
       
    B. Major Themes
       
      1. Divine Grace
       
      2. Abraham’s Loyalty
       
      3. Blessings to Abraham
       
      4. Blessings through Abraham
       
    C. Five Steps
       
      1. Background and Early Experiences
       
      2. Early Contacts with Others
       
      3. Covenant with God
       
      4. Later Contacts with Others
       
      5. Progeny and Death
       
    Summary
       
       
REVIEW QUESTIONS
       
1. According to Dr. Pratt, what is the main reason Moses wrote about Abraham?
       
2. Moses touched four major themes as he wrote about Abraham. Describe each need in Israel that he is addressing as he touches each of these themes.
   
3. Moses wrote about Abraham's BACKGROUND AND EARLY EXPERIENCES, in order to make applications for Israel in his time. Describe the practical implication that Moses makes from each episode of this stage in the life of Abraham.
   
4. Moses wrote about Abraham's EARLY CONTACTS WITH OTHERS, in order to make applications for Israel in his time. List the name of each episode and describe the practical implication Moses makes from each episode of this stage in the life of Abraham.
   
5. Moses wrote about the COVENANT OF GOD with Abraham, in order to make applications for Israel in his time. List the name of each episode and describe the practical implication Moses makes from each episode in this stage of Abraham's life.
   
6. Moses wrote about the LATER CONTACTS of Abraham with others, in order to make applications for Israel in his time. List the name of each episode and describe the practical implication Moses makes from each episode in this stage of Abraham's life.
   
7. Moses wrote about the PROGENY AND DEATH of Abraham, in order to make applications for Israel in his time. List the name of each episode and describe the practical implication Moses makes from each episode in this stage of Abraham's life.

       
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
       
1. How do the stories of Abraham’s interactions with other people provide a model for followers of Christ in the modern world?
   
2. Like Abraham’s failure with Hagar, at times we justify our own plans instead of following God’s plan. In what situations are you tempted to do this? What can you learn from Abraham to overcome this temptation?
   
3. What other practical lessons do you learn from the life of Abraham?
   
4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this whole lesson?