Introduction to the Epic of Abraham

I have heard the Bible described as a great love story. Reading about Abraham finally helped me to begin to understand that concept.  Despite, Abraham's mistakes and hardships,  God never abandons him or his family.  He is constantly working behind the scenes to make sure that the promises he made to Abraham are upheld.  Abraham's life reads like an epic. His story takes us from Ur, to Canaan, to Egypt, and back again.  While we knew nothing of Noah's wife, Sarah is as complicated a character as Abraham.  The relationships between the members of his family are complex.  Most fascinating of all is the introduction of angels into Scripture.  They play an active role throughout Abraham's life.  There are so many inspiring and interesting aspects to this story that I would strongly advise anyone reading this blog to read Genesis 12-25, reread it, and reread it again! :)

Up until this point I have deconstructed each story we have come upon in chronological order.  For this portion of scripture   I would rather break it down character by character.  Abraham's relationship with God is at the center of the story, but the life experiences of Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, Lot, Ishmael, and others hold great lessons for us as well.