And Abram shows himself the man of faith of which Hebrews speaks (11:8-19), for which God rewards him … and, thanks to him, us. Keywords: old testament & art abraham John Grondelski John M.

I will make of you a great nation, And I will bless you. — Genesis 12:1-2 God instructed Abraham to leave his home and travel to Canaan, the Promised Land, which is today known as Israel.