Abraham and Sarah's Journey (Discussion Questions)

Read Genesis 11:27-13:18

What kind of courage does it take to give up your home and travel without a destination in mind? Just listening to God’s direction?
Could you do it?
What kinds of thoughts do you think Abraham and Sarah were having about God’s request?
How is Noah's rudderless ark similar to Abraham's experience?
What did Noah and Abraham have in common?
What did God ask Abraham to do?
Would you be willing to give up your Porsche, lovely home, TV, video games, and after-school activities if God wanted you to backpack in the desert for Him?
What is a nomad?
What does it mean to live like a nomad?
What is monotheism? Polytheism?
Do you believe in one God?
The Bible cites three references where Abraham is called "the Friend of God." (II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; James 2:23) What do you think Abraham did to be called God's friend?
Is God your friend?
Why would Abraham want Sarah to tell Pharaoh they were brother and sister? (Gen. 12)
Would you call that a lack of trust or cowardice on Abraham's part?