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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Explore Abraham’s life through Bible readings, a timeline, or a short video. Create a map or visual timeline showing at least five major moments in Abraham’s journey of faith.
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>Identify and discuss two moments in Abraham’s life where his faith was tested. How did he respond? What can we learn from his choices - both good and bad?
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Study God’s covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:1–3, 15, 17). Summarize in your own words:
* What did God promise?
* What did Abraham need to do?
* Why is this covenant important in the Bible?
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Examine Abraham’s flaws and failures. Choose one mistake he made (e.g., lying about Sarah, having a child with Hagar). Discuss in a group or write about:
* Why did he make this choice?
* What were the consequences?
* How did God respond?
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Explore symbols in Abraham’s story: Choose two and explain what they mean. Some examples:
* Stars in the sky ({{bible link|Genesis 15:5}})
* Name change (Abram --> Abraham)
* Altar-building
* Circumcision
* Sacrifice of Isaac
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>Explore how Abraham’s story connects to the rest of the Bible. Choose two of the connection types below and explain what you discover.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude></noinclude><b>''Abraham in the New Testament''</b><br>Find at least two places where Abraham is mentioned in the New Testament and explain: Why is he mentioned? What point is the writer making about faith, promises, or Jesus?
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude></noinclude><b>''Isaac’s near sacrifice as a symbol of Jesus''</b><br>Explain how the story of Abraham offering Isaac points forward to Jesus. You may compare things like: the “beloved son,” sacrifice, obedience, the ram vs. Jesus as the true substitute.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude></noinclude><b>''Abraham as a role model of faith''</b><br>Describe two ways Abraham’s faith gives us an example to follow today. You may consider: trusting God when the future is unclear, obeying even when afraid, believing God’s promises, earning from mistakes.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Create something to express what you’ve learned about faith. Choose one:
* A short skit or drama of Abraham's journey
* A symbolic craft (e.g., star mobile, altar model, journey map)
* A short devotion or spoken-word poem about faith
* A poster comparing "God’s promise" vs "Abraham’s fear"
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