Abraham, Friend of God

This 1995 series, Abraham, Friend of God, brings to life the journey of one of scripture’s greatest examples of faith. Brother Roger Long carefully unfolds the story of Abraham from his call to leave Ur to the supreme test of offering Isaac, showing how trust, patience, and obedience shaped his life. Each study invites listeners to see themselves in Abraham’s footsteps—called out of the world, tested by waiting, strengthened by promises, and sustained by the hope of a future kingdom. The series not only explains the record of Genesis but also points forward to Christ, the true seed of Abraham, through whom all nations will be blessed.

Get Thee Out of Thy Country

The opening lecture examines Abraham’s first step of faith as he leaves Ur of the Chaldees to follow God’s call. His willingness to leave behind wealth, security, and family ties sets the tone for a life shaped by obedience and trust in promises yet unseen.

Melchizedek, King of Salem

This session focuses on Abraham’s meeting with Melchizedek after the rescue of Lot. It highlights the priest-king’s blessing, the offering of bread and wine, and the way this mysterious figure points forward to Christ’s eternal priesthood, reinforcing Abraham’s faith and resolve.

The Lord Made a Covenant with Abraham

Here the study turns to God’s covenant in Genesis 15, where Abraham is assured of an heir and promised descendants as numerous as the stars. The lecture shows how Abraham’s faith was counted as righteousness, establishing the pattern for all who live by faith.

Abraham Had Two Sons

This lecture reflects on the events with Hagar and Ishmael, contrasting human impatience with divine purpose. The lesson emphasizes the need to wait for God’s timing and trust in his promises, pointing to the spiritual meaning behind Paul’s allegory of the two covenants.

The Destruction of Sodom

The focus here is on Lot’s choice and the judgment that fell upon Sodom and Gomorrah. In contrast with Lot’s compromise, Abraham’s steadfastness is underlined, offering practical exhortation to remain separate from a corrupt world while trusting in God’s deliverance.

The Parable of the Seed

The final lecture explores the supreme test in Genesis 22, where Abraham is asked to offer Isaac. This act of faith, coupled with God’s provision of a substitute sacrifice, becomes a powerful foreshadowing of Christ. The study closes by reminding listeners that Abraham’s trust in God’s promises secured him the title “friend of God.”

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