In Genesis 12, Abraham, which was to become the Patriarch of the Servant Nation is mentioned. The reasons that he was to become the Patriarch are few and simple. He is a descendant of Seth which can easily be traced through each generations eldest son. He came from Shem (Noah's eldest son), because of this, both Abraham and his descendants were and still are known today as Shemites or Semites.
Anyone confused about the meaning of the word "Semite" can click HERE for a full explanation of the this word, just scroll down to the third paragraph.
Another reason that he was the Patriarch of the Servant Nation is because he was obedient.
His obedience can clearly summed up in Hebrews 11:8 we are told: "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went."
Genesis 12 as with other places in the book of Genesis there are details missing that ultimately have to be filled in for any such written events to make sense. To fully understand what was going on at that time, I recommend the book of Jasher chapters 11-13 which was originally in the bible and was removed unjustly. I do not plan to go into Jasher deeply, as I don't want to deviate from Genesis 12 to much but, do want to briefly mention a couple of events leading up to Abram leaving for Canaan land. The book of Jasher is referenced in both the book of Joshua, and 2 Samuel. So the bible itself does validate its existence and content. Click HERE for Jasher 11, HERE for Jasher 12, and HERE for Jasher 13.
Abrams father Terah was a wealthy man and Captain of the host for king Nimrod. Abram shows his faith to Father Yahweh by destroying statues of the false God's in his fathers house with a hatchet and ultimately was thrown into a furnace by king Nimrod in which he was protected by Father Yahweh; (Jasher 12:24). I hope just these two details will give enough curiosity to read the three of Jasher above.
Abram destroys Terah's statues with a hatchet in an act of faith; (Jasher 11:33).
I believe it is worth mentioning that this story of Abram in the furnace is also written in both the Quran (Koran) and the Talmud.
When King Nimrod had a dream about Abram is when the entire family decided to go to Canaan land. So Abram basically left Ur and went to Canaan land because he was going to be killed by King Nimrod.
This in itself is an example that when we follow the Father we really have no idea where he is leading us. Nor what he may call us to do. Some may follow the Father with a preconceived notion of what he is to have us do, but if one is truly following his lead, they really wouldn't know.
I also want to mention that Genesis 12:3 is the first place in the bible that talks about the blessings that come from Abraham and his descendants. "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."
This statement is as true today as it was then in which there are no other people that have blessed the world in such a manner as the descendants of Father Abraham in which most are located in both Europe and America in this modern age. The Semites have blessed the peoples of the world through their inventions, discoveries, and standards of civilization.
Don't forget to thank the Father for all today!
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