Bible Facts Of The Day, January 16, 2026 “Different Kinds of People, One Faithful God”

Exodus 3:6

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

I. Introduction: God Uses Different Kinds of People

  • God identifies Himself as “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob”
  • Same God, same covenant—very different men
  • Encouragement: God works through diverse personalities and paths

II. Abraham – Faith That Steps Out

Text: Genesis 12:1–4; 15:6; 22:1–14

  1. Called to leave – homeland, family, security
  2. Believed God’s promises before seeing fulfillment
  3. Tested faith – offering Isaac
  4. Key trait: Obedient, pioneering faith

Lesson: God uses those willing to trust Him enough to move, even when the future is unclear.

III. Isaac – Faith That Remains Steady

Text: Genesis 26:2–5, 17–25

  1. Lived within inherited promises
  2. Stayed where God placed him during famine
  3. Reopened wells rather than starting anew
  4. Built altars and prayed consistently

Key trait: Quiet faithfulness and perseverance

Lesson: God values steady obedience just as much as dramatic faith.

IV. Jacob – Faith That Is Transformed

Text: Genesis 27:1–36; 32:24–30; 47:31

  1. Began as a deceiver – self-reliant and manipulative
  2. Shaped by hardship – exile, loss, discipline
  3. Wrestled with God and received a new name: Israel
  4. Ended in humility and worship

Key trait: A life changed by God’s grace

Lesson: God is not finished with broken people—He transforms them.

V. One Covenant, Three Journeys

  • Abraham: Faith that steps out
  • Isaac: Faith that remains faithful
  • Jacob: Faith that is refined through struggle

God’s plan moved forward through each man’s unique life.

VI. Conclusion: Where Do You Fit?

  • Some are called to step out like Abraham
  • Some are called to remain faithful like Isaac
  • Some are being transformed like Jacob

Closing Truth: God does not require sameness—He requires faithfulness.

Redemption demands decision.

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