1. Make Me More Like Abraham… A Lesson in Trust

2. The Cycle That Developed Confidence  Genesis 12:1-9: God’s initial promises given; trust is tested in the journey to Canaan  Genesis 12:10-13:14 : Trust is tested in the Land of Egypt; God once again renews the promise  Genesis 14:21-15:5 Trust is tested by the King of Sodom; God delivers the covenant again  Genesis 16:1-17:7: Trust is tested through marriage to Hagar and the birth of Ishmael; Promises are given once again  Genesis 20-22 ; Trust tested by King Abimelech and the subsequent offering of Isaac; Promises are repeated again; Trust is finally unshakable

3. Lessons to be Learned in Trust  We will always face the challenge of achieving consistent trust  Whenever trust is placed in ourselves, failure will follow  God is patient with developing trust…but for a purpose  Belief/Trust are central to pleasing the LORD