This document discusses key moments in the life of Abraham that demonstrated his faith and obedience to God. It analyzes passages from Genesis about Abraham believing God's promises and guidance at various points, such as leaving his home at God's command, circumcision, sacrificing Isaac, and other trials of faith. The document emphasizes that Abraham is considered one of God's greatest men because he consistently believed God and had his faith credited as righteousness, as referenced in passages from Romans, Galatians, and James.

1. God’s Man – Moment by
Moment
Romans 4:1-3; Matthew 1:1

2. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
Matthew 1:1 (NIV) …Jesus Christ the son of
David, the son of Abraham:
Romans 4:1-3 (NIV) 1What then shall we say
that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this
matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by
works, he had something to boast about—but
not before God. 3What does the Scripture say?
“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to
him as righteousness.

3. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had Father Abraham
I am one of them and so are you
So let's all praise the Lord.
Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot,
Chin up, turn around, sit down!
This familiar children’s song subtly suggests
that being a son of Abraham consists of
spiritual and demonstrative qualities. Today
we will look at some of the moments of
Abraham’s life, one of God’s greatest men.

4. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
Abraham’s life had its moments and each
included
• God
• His Guidance
• His Greatness
• His Grace

5. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham was not the best in his
beginning (Genesis 11)
– Idolatrous and insecure
• Abraham’s blessings were tied to
resources that had previously
produced nothing (Genesis 12)
– Barrenness of his resource

6. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham built altars but still a famine
came (Genesis 12)
• Abraham’s choice to escape the famine
and go to Egypt was his choice
(Genesis 12)

7. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham had to release a “Lot” of
baggage (Genesis 13)
• Abraham learn the benefits of giving
where a personal blessing exists
(Genesis 14)

8. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham received the covenant
(Genesis 15)
– God will be his shield and satisfaction
– God will produce through your divine
resources
– What God produces will be limitless
– The covenant requires us to “rest” not
“wrestle”
– The covenant includes chastening and
disciplined patience

9. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham’s choice to ignore the
covenant produced delays,
distractions, and ultimately distortions
of truth (Genesis 16)
• Abraham had to be circumcised even
though…(Genesis 17)

10. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham received further
encouragement and reminders from
God (Genesis 18)
– Recognized angels
– Responded to their message
• Abraham was untruthful and could
have poisoned the womb of his
blessing (Genesis 20)

11. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham received the manifestation of
God’s promises and covenant in baby
form (Genesis 21)
• Abraham trusted God enough to
sacrifice the manifestation and he
received a miracle (Genesis 22)

12. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Abraham loses Sarah (Genesis 23)
• Abraham seeks a resource for Isaac
(Genesis 24)
• Abraham is able to operate under
God’s governmental authority (Genesis
25)

13. God’s Man – Moment by Moment
• Romans 4:3 (NIV) What does the Scripture say?
“Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him
as righteousness.”
• Galatians 3:6 (NIV) Consider Abraham: “He believed
God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
• James 2:23 (NIV) And the scripture was fulfilled that
says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to
him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s
friend.