Quotes about Abraham
Since the days of Abraham many men of unusual intellect not only have diligently studied the divine plan, but have devoted their lives to having a part in making it known to others.
- Joseph Franklin Rutherford
Heaven is a deeply significant word. From Abraham (Genesis 24:7) onward, it signified to the people of Israel the direct availability of God to his children, as well as his supremacy over all that affects us.
- Dallas Willard
Not all works are alike. For Scripture says that Abraham was hospitable and God was with him. Elias loved solitary prayer, and God was with him. And David was humble, and God was with him. Therefore, whatever you see your soul to desire according to God, do that thing, and you shall keep your heart safe.
- Thomas Merton
My paramount objective in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not to either save or destroy Slavery.
- Abraham Lincoln
How did Abraham know that it was God that bid him offer his son, being a breach of the sixth commandment?
- Anne Hutchinson
Abraham's servant prayed for success: "O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today, and show lovingkindness to my master Abraham" (Gen. 24:12 NASB). This is the first time in Scripture that we read of someone asking God for specific guidance.
- Gary Thomas
Abraham entered into what God was doing for him, and that was the turning point. He trusted God to set him right instead of trying to be right on his own. Romans 4:3
- Eugene Peterson
Abraham is such a fascinating figure. Three world religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - all claim him as a patriarch. He was raised in a religious home. And yet he rejected religion in order to pursue a personal relationship with God.
- Anne Graham Lotz
The land promised to Abraham and his descendants is once again theirs. God always keeps His promises. Even in times of cataclysmic upheaval and change, God's love and faithfulness are unchanging.
- Lynn Austin
So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exodus 2:24
- Beth Moore
So those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith. Galatians 3:9
- Beth Moore
This is the land I promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, "I will give it to your descendants." Deuteronomy 34:4
- Beth Moore