The Story of Abraham: An 8-Week Bible Study (Meet Me in the Bible)

by Colleen D. Searcy

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2025

Overview

Inductive Bible Study Helps Readers Understand the Story of Abraham

“I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven” (Genesis 22:17). God’s covenant not only promises Abraham many descendants but also initiates the unfolding of his redemptive plan. Through Jesus Christ, the most significant descendant of all, we are given the opportunity to join the family of God. Abraham’s story marks the beginning of our story.

This addition to the Meet Me in the Bible series presents a practical 5-step framework for examining the story of Abraham. Accessible for personal use and Bible study groups at any level, this inductive study helps readers observe and interpret Scripture, and apply it to everyday life. Through Abraham and Sarah’s failures, great faith, and deep heartache, readers will see the covenant nature of God and the historical context necessary for reading and understanding the rest of the Bible. You can learn more about Meet Me in the Bible books and workshops at colleensearcy.com.

The Meet Me in the Bible Series: Offers a simple 5-step framework for studying any book of the Bible, individually or in a group

Additional Study Tools: Each book in this series includes discussion questions, and helpful appendixes for further study

Unique Combination of Scripture Journal and Bible Reading Guide

Inductive: Helps readers observe and interpret the story of Abraham, and apply it to their everyday life

Foreword by Jen Wilkin: Author of the bestselling books Women of the Word; None Like Him; and Ten Words to Live By

Key Features

• Offers a simple 5-step framework for studying any book of the Bible
• Includes discussion questions, and helpful appendixes for further study
• Helps readers observe and interpret Scripture

Contents

• Foreword by Jen Wilkin
• Meet Me in the Bible: A Simple Framework for Reading the Bible and Enjoying God
• Why Study the Story of Abraham?
• Getting Started in the Story of Abraham

The Story of Abraham

• Chapter 1: The Story of Abram and the Journey to Egypt (Genesis 11:27–13:1)
• Chapter 2: Abram, Lot, and Melchizedek (Genesis 13:2–14:24)
• Chapter 3: God’s Covenant with Abram (Genesis 15:1–21)
• Chapter 4: Sarai, Hagar, and the Promise of a Son (Genesis 16:1–17:27)
• Chapter 5: The Visitors and the Fate of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:1–19:38)
• Chapter 6: Abraham and Abimelech; Isaac and Ishmael (Genesis 20:1–21:34)
• Chapter 7: Isaac on the Altar (Genesis 22:1–24)
• Chapter 8: The Burial of Sarah and a Bride for Isaac (Genesis 23:1–25:18)

Meet Me in the Bible Toolkit

• Tool 1: Bible Timeline
• Tool 2: Map of the World of the Patriarchs
• Tool 3: Bible Genres
• Tool 4: The Attributes of God
• Tool 5: Bookmark Content
• Tool 6: Prayer Pages
• Tool 7: Questions for Further Thought and Discussion

Product Details

• Title: The Story of Abraham: An 8-Week Bible Study
• Author: Colleen D. Searcy
• Series: Meet Me in the Bible
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Pages: 144
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:STRYBRHM8MTMBBL
• Resource Type: text.monograph.bible-study
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-08T21:13:01Z

About Colleen D. Searcy

Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She is on staff at the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, and leads workshops for churches across the country. Colleen and her husband, Wes, have two sons, Sam and Tate.