God called Abram to leave his family and his city to become the seed-bearer for the coming Messiah. Abram obeyed and received an eightfold promise from God. Immediately, a famine came to test Abram's faith. He left the land of Canaan for the land of Egypt which would have lasting effects on his life.
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Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 12.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-12.cfm. Accessed 13 May 2023.
Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 - Lesson 12B.” Verse by Verse Ministry International, 22 Aug. 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_12b1. Accessed 17 May 2023.
Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 - Lesson 12C.” Verse by Verse Ministry International, 29 Aug. 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_12c. Accessed 17 May 2023.
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