Lech Lecha - Through the Fire Lech Lecha - Through the Fire

Why does Hashem command Avraham in a seemingly reverse order - to leave his country, his family, his fathers house? What is the analogy to the burning building which seems to have no one to care for it and douse the flames? What is Hashem's response when Avraham asks if He has forsaken mankind? Why is Avraham sent specifically to the land of Israel? Why was Avraham referred to as 'one who mends the tear?' How did Hashem decide that a nation would be built from him? What is the spiritual power of self sacrifice? Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.