Main Points-1. Abram accepted the responsibility of being a father -Genesis 16-15-16-.-2. Abraham obeyed God by circumcising Ishmael and being circumcised himself -Genesis 17-23-.-3. Abraham managed his household well -Genesis 18-19-.-4. Abraham obeyed God by naming and circumcising Isaac -Genesis 21-3-4-.-5. Abraham loved Ishmael, but he loved God even more -Genesis 21-8-14-.-6. Abraham loved Isaac, but he loved God even more -Genesis 22-1-14-.-7. Abraham obeyed God by making Isaac his only heir -Genesis 25-5-6-.