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What is Abraham best known for? Abraham is best known for the depth of his faith. In the book of Genesis he obeys unquestioningly the commands of God and is ready to follow God's order to sacrifice Isaac, a test of his faith, though in the end God substitutes a ram for his son.

In Jewish tradition Abraham became identified as the 'first Jew'. He is depicted as the embodiment of the faithful Jew upholding God's commandments. Traditionally, Jews see themselves as the descendants of Abraham through his son Isaac and Jacob, his grandson.

The covenant between Abraham and God consisted of three separate parts: the promised land. the promise of the descendants. the promise of blessing and redemption.

Abraham's success with God is hinged on three major things: his obedience, his giving and his faith. His obedience: His respect for God, his love and trust in God was demonstrated in his obedience. Obedience is a function of respect. His generosity. Giving is a function of love. His love for God.

When Abraham arrived in Israel, God made him a promise. He said, “ I will give you this land for your descendants. I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky.”

By asking him to sacrifice Isaac, God was testing Abraham to see if he trusted Him. And he did: Abraham's faith in God was so great that he was willing to give Him his only son, trusting that God could bring him back from the dead.

For Christians, Abraham is seen as the “father of the faith” and is honored for his obedience. The Apostle Paul expands the concept of being a descendent of Abraham when he writes in his letter to the Galatians: “So also Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteous- ness.”