Abraham 2

Abraham 2 Study Guide – to be discussed January 14
Day 1: Read Abraham 2:1-4; Bible Dictionary entry, “Sarah”
1. Who from Abraham’s family died in Ur? What was his relationship to Abraham? How did he die?


2. Look up “Sarah” in the Bible Dictionary. What does the name “Sarah” mean? What was her name before it was Sarah?


3. Who went with Abraham when he left the land of Ur? Where did they go? Why?



Day 2: Read Abraham 2:5-7
4. Review Abraham 1:30. What event encouraged Terah’s repentance? Why do you think he returned to idolatry in Haran?



5. What happened when Abraham and Lot prayed for direction? List two commandments, one promise and one warning from Abraham 2:6.




6. How was Abraham instructed regarding the nature of deity?



BONUS: Look at the notes to map 9 in your Bible appendix (if you do not have a newer edition of the LDS scriptures, go to http://scriptures.lds.org/en/biblemaps/9 online). Read note #8: Haran. Who stayed behind in Haran? See also Gen. 11:32.


Day 3: Read Abraham 2:8-11
7. What did the Lord promise in Abraham 2:8? How did a better understanding of the attributes of deity add to Abraham’s confidence in this promise?



8. List promises to Abraham in Abraham 2:9-11.




9. List responsibilities of Abraham and his seed from Abraham 2:9-11.



BONUS: How do the promises made to Abraham continue to be fulfilled today? See D&C 84:34-43, 99; 110:12; 124:58.


Day 4: Read Abraham 2:12-16 with footnote 16c
10. How did Abraham recognize the Lord’s hand in his life? What did he covenant to do in Abraham 2:13? How do we know Abraham “earnestly” sought the Lord?

11. Who went with Abraham on his journey from Haran to Canaan? How old was Abraham when he departed Haran?



12. How can we make eternity our covering, our rock and our salvation as we journey through this life?



Day 5: Read Abraham 2:17-19; Bible Dictionary entry, “Shechem”
13. What did Abraham do in the land of Jershon? What was his petition?



14. What did Abraham do at Shechem? What was his implied petition? How did the Lord answer?



15. Read the Bible Dictionary entry, “Shechem.” List three things that are associated with this town, other than Abram’s visit.




Day 6: Read Abraham 2:20-21; Bible Dictionary entry, “Bethel”
16. What did Abraham do on the mountain east of Bethel?



17. Look up “Bethel” in the Bible Dictionary. What does “Bethel” mean?



18. Why did Abraham continue south to Egypt? Was Egypt Abraham’s land of promise?



Day 7: Read Abraham 2:22-25; Genesis 12:14-20; Genesis 20:11-13
19. Why did Abraham deceive the Egyptians regarding his wife/sister?



20. Read Genesis 12:14-20. How did Abram benefit from his stay in Egypt?




21. Read Genesis 20:11-13. Was Sarah Abraham’s sister?


BONUS: Review Abraham 2. Find each commandment the Lord gave Abraham and Sarah and how they responded to each.