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David Macdonald - March 30th, 2025 - Studies in Genesis Part 14: Abram, Sarai, Hagar & Ishmael Abram’s Background Descended from Shem (Noah’s son) Lived in Ur in Mesopotamia Called by God to leave Ur & family to go to… Destination unknown Brings father & nephew (Lot) Stayed in Haran until his father died Famine in the land – heads to Egypt in search of prosperity Returns to Bethel God repeats His promise – multiplied seed, great nation Genesis 13:14-17 Genesis 13:14-17 Genesis 15:1-7 Genesis 16:1-4 Genesis 16:5-6 Proverbs 3:5-7 Genesis 16:7-16 Genesis 17 – Blessing repeated 1. 13 years later A. Sarai 90, Abram 99 B. Still no child of both C. God declares a new name (to man) – revealing another attribute D. El Shaddai - Almighty God, God the most sufficient - first mention E. Walk before me and be blameless - 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him… F. Abram's history: 1.He walked before his fa