Abram, when he reached Shechem, built an altar and "called upon the name of Yahweh". According to many scholars, the patriarchs used the name "El Shaddai" as the name of God. They argue that the name of Yahweh was not known before the time of Moses, and so Genesis 12:8 does not portray the true reality. The purpose of this study is to give some reasons for thinking that the author of Genesis 12 rightly used the name Yahweh.

The article discusses Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-24). This discussion also involves Abram and his acts that show trust in God rather than his own strength. The Levitical priesthood, and ultimately the priesthood of Jesus Christ, also come into view.

In Genesis 14 Abram displayed a heart of a shepherd in seeking out Lot. This article reveals how God showed His provision and how Abram submitted to Christ in his meeting with Melchizedek.

Looking at the story of Abram in Genesis 13:14-18, this article shows what it means to live as a Christian, having eyes set on the new heavenly city while living as a pilgrim.