FALL 2015 | SESSION 7 Faith that Walks Genesis 12:1-9 ONE CONVERSATION Parents: Students may find themselves in a similar position in life to Abram’s position at the onset of this session’s Scripture. God called him to something new and likewise, students live every day in a constant state of discovery at the threshold of life-change. God is calling and they are testing and approving God’s will for their lives. Be their guide, protector, and champion. Encourage them to trust in God the way that Abram trusted. Assure them that not knowing precisely what lies around the corner is what walking by faith is all about. Share a story with your student about where you were in life immediately before you took the very risk or risks that brought you to where you are professionally, familially, and spiritually. Be raw and open. Draw whatever parallels you can between where you were then and where your student is now. Invite them to share their hearts about their uncertainties for what might come next in their life, then direct them back to Abram’s bold faith in Genesis 12. CENTRAL TRUTH When God calls us to take a blind risk, we prove our faith by obeying Him. PERSONAL CHALLENGE ❯ Dwell: Abram was far from perfect, but He followed God’s call even when it was unclear at ﬁrst. Because the Lord was his lord (boss ), Abram left his comfort zone and stepped into hostile territory. As a result of his obedience, God blessed Abram and made an incredible covenant with him. Everywhere he went, Abram built altars to God. He was faithful to God, and as a result, God used him. What would you have a hard time giving up for God? If such a thing exists in your life, there is a chance that it is truly lord in your heart instead of God. Be like Abram and walk by faith. ❯ Memorize: Genesis 12:3 ❯ Pray: ink back to the last question in Now What? about the things in your life that would be diﬃcult to give up in exchange for God’s call. Imagine them all metaphorically sitting in your hands. If you are ready to fully surrender these things to God, open your hands with palms facing heaven, and pray a prayer of surrender to God expressing your willingness to give it all up. Proclaim to God that you trust Him with all of your heart and that you will not rely on your own understanding, but trust Him to guide you on the right path (Prov. 3).

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FALL 2015 | SESSION 7

Faith that WalksGenesis 12:1-9

ONE CONVERSATION

Parents: Students may find themselves in a similar position in life to Abram’s position at the onset of this session’s Scripture. God called him to something new and likewise, students live every day in a constant state of discovery at the threshold of life-change. God is calling and they are testing and approving God’s will for their lives. Be their guide, protector, and champion. Encourage them to trust in God the way that Abram trusted. Assure them that not knowing precisely what lies around the corner is what walking by faith is all about. Share a story with your student about where you were in life immediately before you took the very risk or risks that brought you to where you are professionally, familially, and spiritually. Be raw and open. Draw whatever parallels you can between where you were then and where your student is now. Invite them to share their hearts about their uncertainties for what might come next in their life, then direct them back to Abram’s bold faith in Genesis 12.

CENTRAL TRUTHWhen God calls us to take a blind risk, we prove our faith by obeying Him.

PERSONAL CHALLENGE ❯ Dwell: Abram was far from perfect, but He followed God’s call even when it was unclear at

first. Because the Lord was his lord (boss), Abram left his comfort zone and stepped into hostile territory. As a result of his obedience, God blessed Abram and made an incredible covenant with him. Everywhere he went, Abram built altars to God. He was faithful to God, and as a result, God used him.

What would you have a hard time giving up for God? If such a thing exists in your life, there is a chance that it is truly lord in your heart instead of God. Be like Abram and walk by faith.

❯ Memorize: Genesis 12:3

❯ Pray: Think back to the last question in Now What? about the things in your life that would be difficult to give up in exchange for God’s call. Imagine them all metaphorically sitting in your hands. If you are ready to fully surrender these things to God, open your hands with palms facing heaven, and pray a prayer of surrender to God expressing your willingness to give it all up. Proclaim to God that you trust Him with all of your heart and that you will not rely on your own understanding, but

trust Him to guide you on the right path (Prov. 3).