Paul mentions three big events when Abraham, by prompt obedience, proved his strong faith and devotion to Jehovah: (1) His leaving his hometown and country when called, and (2) his living for years “as an alien . . . in a foreign land,” and especially (3) his ‘offering up of Isaac.’ (Heb. 11:8-10, 17-19) Notice how the foregoing is well supported by James, when, referring to this last incident, he says: “You behold that his faith worked along with his works and by his works his faith was perfected, and the scripture was fulfilled which says: ‘Abraham put faith in Jehovah, and it was counted to him as righteousness,’ and he came to be called ‘Jehovah’s friend.’” What a healthy growth to a fine relationship! What a thrilling conclusion! Abraham had great faith in Jehovah, and Jehovah had strong confidence in his friend. ​—Jas. 2:21-23; Gen. 18:19; Rom. 4:16-22; Gal. 3:7-9.

Similarly, as with a friend, Jehovah talked with Abraham a number of times, and once at great length in a most intimate way, when allowing Abraham to intercede with him over Sodom and Gomorrah, as recorded at Genesis, chapter 18.