Abraham, Father Of Faith – Follow in His Footsteps
Message by Thomas Lahti, 31 Aug 2025, 10am service
Main Passage: Romans 4:12-22

1. Faith and Obedience
   Read: Genesis 12:1–4
   Question: Why did Abraham obey God even without knowing where he was going?
   Discussion Prompt: What does this teach us about stepping into the unknown in our own lives?
2. Imperfect Yet Faithful
   Read: Genesis 16:1–4
   Question: What do Abraham’s mistakes (like with Hagar) teach us about faith?
   Discussion Prompt: How does God’s faithfulness shine even when we stumble?
3. Waiting on God, Read: Genesis 21:1–7
   Question: What can we learn from Abraham and Sarah’s long wait for Isaac?
   Discussion Prompt: How does patience test and grow our faith today?
4. Faith vs. Works
   Read: Romans 4:1–3; James 2:21–23
   Question: How do Abraham’s actions show the link between faith and works?
   Discussion Prompt: How can we balance trusting God with living out our faith?
5. Personal Reflection Read: Hebrews 11:8–10
   Question: How does Abraham’s journey of faith inspire us in uncertainty?
   Discussion Prompt: What is one area where you need “Abraham-like” faith right now?