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12 sty 2023 · Abraham was justified by his faith (Genesis 15:6), and he and his wife welcomed Isaac, the son of promise, into their home when they were 100 and 90 years old, respectively (Genesis 21:5). God reiterates the Abrahamic Covenant to Isaac and to his son Jacob, whose name God changes to Israel .
The LORD’s Covenant With Abram - After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “Sovereign LORD, what can ...
10 sty 2011 · Bible Text. Genesis 15. The story of God’s covenant with Abram. After Abraham returned from Egypt a rich man, God spoke to Abraham in a vision. God told Abraham, “Do not be afraid, I am your shield and your very great reward” meaning, “don’t fret, I will bless you and protect you.”
Genesis 15 stands as one of the most pivotal chapters in the biblical narrative, capturing a profound moment of covenant-making between God and Abram. This chapter, rich in both historical implications and deep theological insights, sheds light on God's covenantal nature, His promises, and the faith of Abram, who would become the patriarch ...
God promises Abraham descendents and the land of Canaan. The covenant is sealed with a sacrifice. Abraham believes God and it is counted to him as righteousness.
On the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram: God, represented by the smoking oven and the burning torch, passed through the animal parts by Himself; as Abram watched, God showed this was a unilateral covenant. Abram never signed the covenant, because he passively watched while God signed it for both of them in the ritual.
God is his shield and very great reward (Genesis 15:1). That is the second group of promises to Abraham. The third group amounts to this: all this blessing promised to Abraham will be enjoyed someday by all the families of the earth. God's purpose is to bless the world with the blessings of Abraham.
