Traveling by Stages
Today’s Bible Study January 4, 2012
“Then Abraham continued traveling by stages.” (Gen 12:9 and 13:3).
In your journals, you can make notes regarding the lesson below.
To Find (look for):
What was the big deal about building the Tower and why did God disapprove?
From which of Adam’s sons was Abraham a descendent? Why is this significant?
To Mind (key point): As Abraham followed the will of God for his life, he had to travel “by stages.” Day by day, God showed him where he was to go and God gave him confirmation that he was in the right place along the way. So, too, we do not see the entire plan for our lives laid out before us, but are called to walk “by stages” as God reveals one piece at a time. This is so we continually depend on God our whole lives.
The command for Abraham to “Go, and leave Ur” came with a promise that all families on earth would be blessed. This was fulfilled in the coming of Jesus. Because of Abraham’s obedience, God turned it into great blessing. His story teaches us that as we obediently follow God’s calling on our own lives, our obedience will bring blessing.
To Bind (apply to our lives): How can you learn to become more comfortable depending on God as you travel through the stages of your life?
Share With The Group Post a comment below to share your “take-away” from this lesson.