Come, Follow Me
Old Testament Lesson 7:
February 7–13
“To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness”
Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
Illustration of Abraham and Sarah, by Dilleen Marsh
As you read about Abram and Sarai (later called Abraham and Sarah) and their family, ponder how their examples inspire you. Record impressions about what you can do “to be a greater follower of righteousness” (Abraham 1:2).
Genesis 12: Abram will become a great nation—He and his seed will bless all the families of the earth—He travels from Haran to the land of Canaan—Because of famine, he goes down into Egypt—Abram and Sarai are tested in Pharaoh’s court.
Genesis 13: Abram returns from Egypt—He and Lot part—The Lord will make Abram’s seed as the dust of the earth in number—Abram settles in Hebron.
Genesis 14: Lot is captured in the battles of the kings—He is rescued by Abram—Melchizedek administers bread and wine and blesses Abram—Abram pays tithes—He declines to accept the spoils of conquest.
Genesis 15: Abram desires offspring—The Lord promises him seed in number as the stars—Abram believes the promise—His seed will be strangers in Egypt—Then, after four generations, they will inherit Canaan.
Genesis 16: Sarai gives Hagar to Abram as his wife—Hagar flees from Sarai—An angel commands Hagar to return and submit herself to Sarai—Hagar bears Ishmael.
Genesis 17: Abram is commanded to be perfect—He will be a father of many nations—His name is changed to Abraham—The Lord covenants to be a God unto Abraham and his seed forever—Also, the Lord gives Abraham the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession—Circumcision becomes a token of the everlasting covenant between God and Abraham—Sarai’s name is changed to Sarah—She will bear Isaac, with whom the Lord will establish His covenant—Abraham and the men of his house are circumcised.
Resources on ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Come, Follow Me—For Sunday School (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Come, Follow Me—For Primary (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
“I Want to Live the Gospel,” Children’s Songbook, 148.
Thoughts to Keep in Mind: The Covenant- The Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament
- Old Testament Symbols Genesis 6–27, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament
Additional Material on ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Chapter 08: AbrahamResources on Interpreter Foundation
- Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 7: Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2, Jonn Claybaugh
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Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Old Testament Lesson 7 (Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2)
- Nibley Lectures: Come, Follow Me Old Testament Lesson 7 (Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2)
Additional Posts & Roundtables on the Interpreter Foundation Website
Articles in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Resources on Other Sites
- Come, Follow Me Week 7 – Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2, FAIR
- Book & Chapter Guide: Genesis 12, Bible Central
- Book & Chapter Guide: Genesis 13, Bible Central
- Book & Chapter Guide: Genesis 14, Bible Central
- Book & Chapter Guide: Genesis 15, Bible Central
- Book & Chapter Guide: Genesis 16, Bible Central
- Book & Chapter Guide: Genesis 17, Bible Central
- Old Testament Minute: Genesis 12-17, by Jeff Bradshaw, Bible Central
- Feb 7-13 (Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2) Come Follow Me Insights with Taylor and Tyler, Book of Mormon Central
- Part 2 – SPECIAL EPISODE: Feb 7-13 (Book of Abraham) Come Follow Me Insights with Taylor and Tyler, Book of Mormon Central
- Who was Abraham? (Week 7 Part 1/7) Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Feb 7 – Feb 13, Book of Mormon Central
- The Power of the Abrahamic Covenants (Week 7 Part 2/7) Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Feb 7 – Feb 13, Book of Mormon Central
- Where Do We Pitch Our Tents? (Week 7 Part 3/7) Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Feb 7 – Feb 13, Book of Mormon Central
- God’s Covenant to Us (Week 7 Part 4/7) Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Feb 7 – Feb 13, Book of Mormon Central
- What Does Melchizedek Mean? (Week 7 Part 5/7) Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Feb 7 – Feb 13, Book of Mormon Central
- Abraham, Sarah and Hagar (Week 7 Part 6/7) Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Feb 7 – Feb 13, Book of Mormon Central
- Abraham’s and Sarah’s New Name (Week 7 Part 7/7) Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Feb 7 – Feb 13, Book of Mormon Central
- Come Follow Me Old Testament Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2 (Feb. 7-13) Don’t Miss This, Don’t Miss This
- Come Follow Me – Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2: “Abraham & Sarah”, Unshaken
- “To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness”—Come, Follow Me for Sunday School: Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2, Meridian Magazine
- Abraham: The Most Pivotal Figure in History?—Come Follow Me-Old Testament Podcast #7: Abraham 1,2; Genesis 11-18, Meridian Magazine
- February 7–13, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs, Music for Latter-day Life
- Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2 – “To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness”, BYU Studies
Additional Material on Book of Mormon Central
BYU Religious Education Old Testament Roundtables
BYU Studies Recommended Reading
