Walk with Abraham. Hear from Sarah. Become a friend of God.
A 30-day Bible study devotional that follows Abraham’s journey out of a land of idol worship, into a promise of descendants as numerous as the stars, and through the hardest test a father can face — with Sarah’s voice speaking to her daughters in every chapter.
What you’ll experience each day
- A daily Bible reading plan from the life of Abraham, so daily Scripture reading becomes a regular habit.
- A short Bible lesson drawn straight from that day’s passage.
- Sarah Speaks — wisdom from Abraham’s wife, written for her spiritual daughters today.
- Practical, modern application that turns Abraham’s experience into something you can act on this week.
- Related Scripture to deepen your grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
- A guided daily prayer to draw you closer to God.
What readers are saying
“One unique and powerful feature in this study is a message to today’s women from Sarah… the words Ms. Humes shares about Sarah’s joys and her sorrows, her successes and her regrets, lead the reader to connect their hearts to hers.”
— Willo, California“Mrs. Humes puts the Biblical message in a text which is easy to understand.”
— Tammy, United StatesAbout the author
Mary Jane Humes
Mary Jane Humes has been teaching the Bible in various capacities since 1988. She reads, studies, and teaches exclusively from the King James Version of the Bible. After graduating from a Christian academy, she went to college to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, and graduated with honors in Anthropology.
Mary Jane is the author of The Faith Series Devotionals, a series of 30-day KJV Bible devotionals that combine in-depth Bible study with daily devotional reading. Currently she teaches children’s Sunday school, plays the piano in worship services, and is a frequent speaker at ladies’ church events.
Her passion is making God’s Word accessible, joyful, and practical for everyday Christian living — which is exactly what The Faith Series Devotionals and her website: BibleStudyJoy.com was created to do.
Not sure yet? Read Day 1 first.
Here’s the complete first chapter — Bible reading, Sarah’s thoughts, application, supporting Scripture, and the daily prayer — exactly as it appears in the book.
Read Day One: Abram’s Early Years
Bible Reading: Genesis 11:27–32
Learning About Father Abraham
Terah lived with his family in the city of Ur of the Chaldees. In this city, Terah’s son Haran died and left behind a son, Lot. Terah’s two other sons got married: Nahor to a woman named Milcah and Abram to Sarai. Abram’s name meant “high father,” but despite this epithet, he and Sarai could not have any children because it appeared Sarai was barren.
According to Bible scholars, the city of Ur was a rich and modern city for its time. It was filled with idol worshippers, and its major god was the moon god, Nanna. There is not much known about Abram’s life in this city, but Abram knew his history: the account of creation, the fall of the first parents, the method of sacrificing innocent animals, knowing which animals were considered “clean,” the murder of Abel by his brother, the flood of Noah, the worship of God by Noah and Shem after the flood, and the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel.
Abram also knew the mysterious promise that the Lord God gave the first parents—the promised seed of the woman that was to come would first be bruised by the serpent but would then triumphantly crush the serpent’s head. The first parents enjoyed a friendship with their creator, but, in Abram’s time, it seemed few people were interested in such a friendship.
There must have been a longing in the heart of Abram to commune with the Lord God, like Adam had when God walked and talked with him. Abram knew God wanted a relationship with His creation, and he wanted an audience with the creator Himself. Unlike others around him, Abram realized it was wrong to worship other gods such as the moon god the people of Ur worshiped. Abram reached out to worship God following the pattern that God had taught Adam and Noah. His desire and worship did not go unrewarded. One day, God appeared to Abram and gave him specific directions—he was to leave his country and family and go to an unknown land.
When Abram received this call from God, he most likely told his father, Terah, what he intended to do, Terah thought Abram had a good idea and did not want to be left out, so Terah and his orphaned grandson, Lot, accompanied Abram and Sarai when they left Ur of Chaldees to go to this unknown land. However, before they got to their destination, they stopped and settled in Haran for several years until Terah passed away at the age of 205.
Thoughts from Mother Sarah
Early in my relationship with my husband, I called him “lord.” I remembered what our creator told our first mother, Eve—that her husband would rule over her. I loved Abram and I love our creator, so I wanted to please them both while simultaneously harnessing my quarrelsome, contentious, and bossy sprit, which is what my name “Sarai” means.
Abram said that when I called him Lord, I looked so beautiful! He made it easy for me to refer to him as Lord because he was my leader, my guardian, my lover, my counselor, and my cheerleader. He encouraged me to do the things that brought me personal joy and satisfaction.
My daughters, it is not a sign of weakness when you choose to obey your husband. Submitting yourself to your husband frees you to be the complete, fulfilled, and vibrant woman that you desire to be.
Becoming a Friend of God
If we want a friendship with God, and His blessings too, Abram shows us the way. Although not recorded, Abram must have sought, learned, and researched all he could about the creator God to better worship Him.
Every relationship has its own set of protocols, and becoming a friend of God is no different. If we want to be a friend of God, worship Him, please Him, and have a relationship with Him, then we must also do things His way. Although we come to God just as we are, God loves us enough to not allow us to stay that way.
With any friendship we pursue, we need to find out how we can seek to please our new friend. Having a friendship with God is no different. We learn what God desires and then do the things that are pleasing to Him.
Like Abram, when we seek to be a friend of God, we may find ourselves in the minority. While there are many who give lip service to God and say they belong to God—and they just might—those who seek a solid friendship with God will sometimes find themselves at odds with others who do not seek the same kind of relationship with Him. But God knows the intentions and the hearts of all men and those who seek Him and desire to be His friends are incredibly special to Him. These are the people God calls closer to Him to receive His special blessings.
Words from Abraham’s God
Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, help me see the benefits of choosing You as my very best friend. Without You, I can do nothing. You have been so good to me, and You loved me before I knew You. So now help me, despite my frail, sinful, human condition, to love You in return. Help me do, daily, what honors and pleases You. Draw me closer to You that others may see my desire to be Your friend and see that You are my friend as well. I ask this in Your perfect Son’s name, amen.
Common questions
What Bible translation does Abraham’s Faith use?
Every study is written from the King James Version. Author Mary Jane Humes reads, studies, and teaches exclusively from the KJV.
How long does each day’s study take?
About 10 minutes a day, covering a Bible reading, a short lesson, Sarah’s voice, application, related Scripture, and a closing prayer.
Is “Sarah Speaks” based on Scripture?
No, those sections are Biblical fiction. The Bible doesn’t record Sarah addressing modern readers directly; Mary Jane Humes uses literary license to give Sarah a voice for present-day “daughters,” while every Bible lesson and cited verse in the devotional comes straight from Scripture.
Who is Abraham’s Faith written for?
It’s a daily devotional written for women, part of the Faith Series Devotionals — 30-day KJV Bible studies pairing in-depth Scripture study with devotional reading.
Where does Abraham’s Faith fit in the Faith Series?
It’s the fourth book in the series, following Naaman’s Faith, David’s Faith, Esther’s Faith, and Joseph’s Faith, with Jonah’s Faith also available.
Complete the Faith Series
Abraham’s Faith is the fourth devotional in the series. Every title is available in paperback and e-book.
Begin your 30 days with Abraham
Every chapter pairs Scripture with Sarah’s voice, Bible study, practical application for today and a prayer to draw you closer to God — start today, in paperback or e-book.