The Father of Israel: Trusting God`s Promises

• MacArthur Old Testament Study Guide Series, Volume 2
• A Study in Genesis 12-19

Abraham is known as the father of Israel, because God appeared to him and promised that his progeny would become €œa great nation.€ Yet Abraham is actually much more than the patriarch of a select group of ancient people. Through Abraham€s descendants, God€s own Son, Jesus, was born. Abraham is the father of all God€s people, whether born Jew or Gentile.

The Father of Israel takes an in-depth look at the historical period beginning with Abraham€s initial call from God, continuing through his relocating adventures, and concluding with the story of his grandsons Jacob and Esau. Studies include close-ups of Sarah, Isaac, and others, as well as careful considerations of doctrinal themes, such as €œCovenant and Obedience€ and €œTrusting Everything to God.€

This twelve-volume MacArthur Old Testament Study Guide series provides intriguing twelve-week examinations of the entire Old Testament. Each guide looks at a portion of Scripture from three perspectives€"historical studies, character studies, and thematic studies€"and incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Old Testament with guidance from John MacArthur.