Genesis 12 Quiz — The Call of Abram — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on genesis 12 quiz — the call of abram, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Genesis 12:1 (KJV)
What did the LORD tell Abram to leave?
Answer: His country, kindred, and father's house
Study note. Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee. (Genesis 12:1)
Lesson 2 · Genesis 12:2 (KJV)
What three things did God promise to make Abram?
Answer: A great nation, to bless him, and make his name great
Study note. And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing. (Genesis 12:2)
Lesson 3 · Genesis 12:3 (KJV)
What did God say about those who bless and curse Abram?
Answer: I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee
Study note. 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. (Genesis 12:3)
Lesson 4 · Genesis 12:4 (KJV)
How old was Abram when he departed from Haran?
Answer: Seventy-five years old
Study note. So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran. (Genesis 12:4)
Lesson 5 · Genesis 12:5 (KJV)
Who went with Abram from Haran?
Answer: Sarai, Lot, and all their substance
Study note. And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran. (Genesis 12:5)
Lesson 6 · Genesis 12:7 (KJV)
Where did Abram build his first altar unto the LORD in Canaan?
Answer: Unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh
Study note. And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land. And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD. (Genesis 12:6-7)
Lesson 7 · Genesis 12:10 (KJV)
Why did Abram go down into Egypt?
Answer: For there was a famine in the land
Study note. And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. (Genesis 12:10)
Lesson 8 · Genesis 12:13 (KJV)
What did Abram ask Sarai to do in Egypt?
Answer: Say she was his sister, because he feared they would kill him for his wife
Study note. And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife... Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee. (Genesis 12:11-13)
Lesson 9 · Genesis 12:15 (KJV)
What did Pharaoh do when he saw Sarai?
Answer: Both of the above
Study note. The Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair. The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house. And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels. (Genesis 12:14-16)
Lesson 10 · Genesis 12:17 (KJV)
How did the LORD plague Pharaoh?
Answer: With great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife
Study note. And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife. (Genesis 12:17)
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does genesis 12 quiz — the call of abram point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?