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Keith H. Essex Assistant Professor of Bible Exposition. All admit the importance of the Abrahamic Covenant in understanding biblical revelation, but not all agree on its interpretation. Genesis 12 is a pivotal statement of the covenant because it contains God’s first recorded speech to Abraham.
GENESIS 15:1-6, 17-21 LESSON: GOD’S COVENANT WITH ABRAM — October 1, 2017. LESSON: I. PREDICAMENT Genesis 15:1-3. Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. The previous chapter focused on Ab. am’s actions, but thi. chapter dea. s with his emotions. "After these things..." What things? .
God's unconditional covenant with Abraham was initiated in Gen. 12:1-3. Later it was confirmed to him and enlarged (Gen. 12:6,7; 13:14-17; 15:1-21; 17:1-14; 22:15-18). The Abrahamic Covenant provided for three things generally speaking: a land, a seed, and a blessing.
• God promises Abraham numerous descendants (Gen 17:7-8, 16-21; 18:9-15). • Name change: Abram to Abraham (Gen 17:5); Sarai to Sarah (Gen 17:15). Key-attitudes: • Abraham’s faith in God. • God’s absolute authority. • Abraham’s submission to God’s authority.
God’s Covenant with Abraham. Wednesday 11th November 2020. Today on our Old Testament journey we continue to walk with Abraham, our father in faith and reflect on the covenant God makes with him. Before we read Genesis chapter 15 let us begin by invoking the aid of the Holy Spirit. +.
texts suggests that God’s promise to Abram concerns more than just the physical birth of a people; it contains the spiritual promise of salvation for all the peoples of the earth. And the promise of the “everlasting covenant” (Gen. 17:7) refers to the work of the Messianic Seed, the
God’s Covenant With Abram. Genesis 15:1-21. Introduction I The Word Of The Lord Came To Abram. A. The Lord’s 1st Word to Abram . 1. Do not be afraid, Abram - Ps 27:1; Is 41:10. 2. I am your shield - Ps 18:2-3. 3. I am your very great reward - Heb 11:6; Job 22:25. B. Abram’s response. 1. What can you give me? a.
