Feb 16–22, 2026
To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness
Abraham 1–2; Genesis 12: What Happens When Following God Gets Hard
Has anyone ever made fun of you for believing what you believe?
If so, you're in good company. Abraham was almost killed for it.
In Abraham 1, we find out that the religious leaders in Abraham's hometown literally put him on an altar to be sacrificed. Why? Because he refused to worship their false gods. His own father was involved. The community Abraham grew up in saw his faith as a threat.
He didn't escape because he was strong enough. He escaped because God showed up.
Leaving Is Hard
After surviving that, God tells Abraham to leave. Leave Ur. Leave the culture he grew up in. Leave everything familiar.
That's the thing about righteousness that nobody puts on Instagram: it often requires leaving something behind.
- Leaving a friend group that's headed somewhere you don't want to go
- Leaving a habit that feels comfortable but pulls you away from who you're becoming
- Choosing differently than your family or your town expects
Abraham is the original story of someone who chose to follow God even when it made no practical sense. He had no map. He had no proof. He just had a promise.
The Promise is Real
But here's what's remarkable: God keeps showing up for Abraham. Throughout Genesis 12 and Abraham 2, God appears to him, speaks to him, guides him. The covenant isn't just words—it's relationship.
And it's not just for Abraham. God tells him: "In thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" (Abraham 2:11).
Your righteousness isn't just about you. The choices you make to follow God ripple outward. Family. Friends. People you haven't even met yet.
That's big. Bigger than any social pressure to fit in.
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What's one thing in your life where following God costs you something real—something you've had to leave behind or say no to? What made it worth it, or what's making it hard to decide?
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When have you seen God show up for you in a situation where you felt outnumbered or alone in your beliefs? What did that teach you about whether the covenant is real?
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Abraham left home—everything familiar—to follow God. What's your version of that? Is there something God seems to be calling you toward that requires stepping away from something comfortable?
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Read this week's section and find one question that actually unsettles you a little. Write it down. Sit with it. The manual isn't just for finding easy answers—it's for finding honest ones.