Abraham is portrayed as a pivotal figure in spiritual history, uniquely chosen by God to be the father of a new spiritual race. He is distinguished as the only biblical character directly called God's friend, a status that reflects a deep bond of affection and favor with the Almighty. This friendship implies that God, in the highest position, extends benefits to Abraham's descendants not because of their merit, but due to His relationship with Abraham. These benefits include the material wealth of Israel and the spiritual heritage of being the people of the Book, with Abraham's descendants serving as keepers and teachers of God's Word. The purpose of God's choice of Abraham was to pass on faith, a way of life, and central values, which are reflected in the extensive biblical accounts devoted to him. Though Abraham is not physically present to teach us, God has recorded his life to guide us in the life of faith to which we are called. If we are in Christ, having believed the gospel, repented, been baptized, and received God's Spirit, we are considered Abraham's seed. This seed represents a continuation, an offshoot of Abraham, perpetuating an unbroken line of spiritual reproduction through the ages down to us today. Being part of Abraham's spiritual family does not depend on a blood relationship but on being in Christ, where race, gender, and social status hold no significance. Abraham's importance lies in his role as a type of God the Father, the recipient of great promises, and the beginning of a spiritual race or family. We, as his progeny, are children of promise, born not by natural means but through God's miraculous call, much like Isaac's birth to Abraham and Sarah, which occurred through divine intervention rather than natural processes. God's call enables us to become children of Abraham, a process that cannot be achieved through physical means or human intellect alone. This places us in a unique position with responsibilities, as much is required of those to whom much is given. To claim Abraham as our spiritual ancestor is a privilege, but it does not automatically benefit us unless we embody the same spirit of submission and trust in God's Word that Abraham did. This faith must produce the works of Abraham, rejecting the works of our former spiritual father, satan, and aligning with the example set by Abraham. Abraham's life of faith, detailed extensively in the Bible, serves as an essential example for our spiritual development. His faith was not a fleeting notion but was grounded in the solid foundation of God's promises and power, leading to his separation from the world. This pattern of call, belief, obedience, and separation is mirrored in our lives as spiritual sons of Abraham, often requiring painful sacrifices and an unsettled existence, yet guided by a vision of a divine purpose. Abraham cherished his relationship with God above all else, valuing the covenant and personal bond over material inheritance, which is why he was called God's friend. This relationship, sustained through communication and trust, is what God desires to develop with us as well, urging us to submit and walk with Him as Abraham did.

God tested Abraham in Genesis 22, calling him to offer his only son Isaac, whom he loved, as a burnt offering in the land of Moriah. Abraham, at approximately 133 years old, responded with immediate obedience, rising early to prepare for the journey with Isaac and two young men. After three days of travel, during which Isaac was as good as dead in Abraham's mind, they reached the designated place. Abraham's faith was evident as he told his young men that both he and Isaac would return, showing his trust in God's plan despite the command to sacrifice his son. Isaac, likely a young man, carried the wood for the offering up the mountain, and upon noticing the absence of a lamb, questioned Abraham. Abraham replied with assurance that God would provide the lamb, reflecting his unwavering faith. When they reached the spot, Abraham built the altar, bound Isaac, and prepared to slay him, demonstrating that God held the foremost place in his life. Isaac, in submission, allowed himself to be bound, showing his trust in both his father and God. At the critical moment, the Angel of the LORD intervened, calling out to Abraham and affirming that He now knew Abraham feared God, having not withheld his only son. God provided a ram caught in a thicket as a substitute for Isaac, and Abraham named the place "The-LORD-Will-Provide," signifying God's provision for those who trust in Him. The Angel of the LORD then blessed Abraham, promising to multiply his descendants as the stars of heaven and the sand of the seashore, ensuring that through his seed all nations would be blessed because of his obedience. Abraham's and Isaac's example illustrates that for God's plan to be fulfilled and for His blessings to be received, He must be the only God in one's life, with no other competing for His place. Their actions show that complete yieldedness and trust in God are essential, resulting in the fulfillment of His promises and the continuation of His plan.