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Abraham was born and raised in Mesopotamia. He was also the patriarch of the Israelites.
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God Promises:
He promised Abraham a child
He will bless him and those around him
He will make the nation great
(bible reference - 12:1) -
One of Gods promises was that Sarah would have a child after years of not being able to. Abraham was 101 years old and Sarah was 91 years old
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Abrams name was changed to Abraham when he was 99 years old
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God commands Abraham to take his son and sacrifice him at the mountain where it will snow. There is no definite age for either Isaac or Abraham.
(bible reference - 22:1-12) -
I learnt that as a christian you will be tested by society and God. I learnt that if you believe and trust in God, He will always have a plan for you and will never fail you.
One of the big promises from God to Abraham was that he will one day have a child. Sarah was unable to have child most of her life, but God gifted her with a child.
To have faith in God and trust in what he is telling you. That God is always there and keeps his promises.