God called Abraham to leave his familiar culture (“your people”) and his personal and emotional security (“your father’s household”). That is, he is called to abandon everything he has relied on for meaning and security. Here’s an outline of his life: “Go.” Where? “I’ll tell you later. Just go.” (GENESIS 12) “You will have a son.” How? “I’ll tell you later. Just trust.” (GENESIS 15) “Offer up your son on the mount.” Why? “I’ll tell you later. Just climb.” (GENESIS 22)
