1. World mission faith (13-17a)

God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (Ge 17), and that his offspring would be heirs of the world (13). God promised, 'All people on earth will be blessed through you' (Ge 12:3). These promises were fulfilled in Jesus, who died for the sins of the world, and whose gospel of forgiveness and salvation has gone out to the ends of the earth. Abraham had a sense of God's history, and his faith was world mission faith (Gal 3:8).

2. Resurrection faith (17b-25)

Abraham believed in the almighty power of God who gives life to the dead; so he believed that God would give him a son, even though it seemed impossible. He hoped against all hope because he believed that God had the power to do what he promised. When I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead to forgive my sins and give me eternal life, I am walking in the footsteps of Abraham's faith.

Application: Lord, teach me resurrection faith so that I can participate in your work of sharing the gospel with the whole world.
One Word: One man of faith