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God’s Covenant with AbrahamGod’s Covenant with Abraham
Genesis 5 - 11Genesis 5 - 11
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1.1. God called Abram and promised him:God called Abram and promised him:
a. Land.
b. To become a great nation.
c. A great name to become a universal blessing.
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2. 2. After leaving Ur, Abram, his wife, nephew Lot, and After leaving Ur, Abram, his wife, nephew Lot, and possessions, travel to:possessions, travel to:
a. Haran.
b. Canaan.
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2. 2. After leaving Ur, Abram, his wife, nephew Lot, and After leaving Ur, Abram, his wife, nephew Lot, and possessions, travel to:possessions, travel to:
c. Egypt to escape a famine.
c. Back to Canaan.
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3.3. In Canaan, Abram and Lot go their separate ways.In Canaan, Abram and Lot go their separate ways.
a. Lot takes the land of Jordan.
b. Lot is abducted by warlord kings.
c. Abram defeats the warlords and rescues Lot.
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4. After his victory, Abram meets Melchizedek Genesis. 4. After his victory, Abram meets Melchizedek Genesis. Melchizedek:Melchizedek:
a. Is the priest/king of Salem.
b. Offers bread and wine to Abram.
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4. After his victory, Abram meets Melchizedek Genesis. 4. After his victory, Abram meets Melchizedek Genesis. Melchizedek:Melchizedek:
c. Blesses Abram.
c. Receives a tithe from Abram.
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5. In the covenant of Genesis 15:5. In the covenant of Genesis 15:
a. God swears an oath promising Abram and his descendants land.
b. Animals are ritually killed.
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5. In the covenant of Genesis 15:5. In the covenant of Genesis 15:
c. Abram is concerned with his lack of offspring.
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6. Abram conceives Ishmael through Hagar, Sarai’s 6. Abram conceives Ishmael through Hagar, Sarai’s maidservant. Ishmael:maidservant. Ishmael:
a. Is the father of the Arabs.
b. Is not the son God promised Abram.
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7. In the covenant of Genesis 17:7. In the covenant of Genesis 17:
a. God renames ‘Abram’ ‘Abraham’, father of a multitude.
b. God promises Abraham to make him a father of a host of nations.
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7. In the covenant of Genesis 17:7. In the covenant of Genesis 17:
c. The covenant sign is circumcision.
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8. Three visitors tell Abraham that his son will be born 8. Three visitors tell Abraham that his son will be born within a year.within a year.
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9. Isaac (9. Isaac (he laughs) is born when Abraham was 100.he laughs) is born when Abraham was 100.
a. Tension marks the relationship between Ishmael and Isaac.
b. Abraham sends Ishmael and Hagar away.
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10. In the covenant of Genesis 22.10. In the covenant of Genesis 22.
a. God tests Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac.
b. This sacrifice was at Mt. Moriah.
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10. In the covenant of Genesis 22.10. In the covenant of Genesis 22.
c. Isaac was old enough to carry the wood.
d. Aged Abraham binds Isaac.
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10. In the covenant of Genesis 22.10. In the covenant of Genesis 22.
e. God stops Abraham, and a ram takes Isaac’s place.
f. God swears to bless all nations through Abraham.
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11. In summary, we have seen in Genesis 12-22 that:11. In summary, we have seen in Genesis 12-22 that:
a. God called Abraham to leave everything and follow Him completely.
b. God’s covenant with Abraham extends to all peoples.
c. Through the obedience of faith, Abraham was righteous.
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11. In summary, we have seen in Genesis 12-22 that:11. In summary, we have seen in Genesis 12-22 that:
d. God continues His plan of Salvation by establishing His covenant with Abraham. The characteristics of God’s covenant with Abraham are:
i. Mediator (the person as the representative of God’s covenant): Abraham.
ii. Form (the size of the covenant): Tribe.
iii. Sign (the action or symbol of the covenant): Circumcision.
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God’s Threefold Blessings to Abraham Genesis 12:2-3God’s Threefold Blessings to Abraham Genesis 12:2-3
Promises Covenants Fulfillment
Nationhood Genesis 15 Moses
Name (Dynasty) Genesis 17 David
Worldwide Blessing Genesis 22 Jesus
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God’s Covenants Throughout Salvation History
AdamCovenant Mediator
Covenant Role
Covenant Form
Covenant Sign
1. Husband
2. Marriage
3. Sabbath
From Dr. Scott Hahn, A Father Who Keeps His Promises
Noah
4. Father
5. Household
6. Rainbow
Abraham
7. Chieftain
8. Tribe
9. Circumcision
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For Discussion:For Discussion:
a. God’s call to Abraham meant he had to leave everything behind and start a new life. Has God ever asked you to make a new start in your life?
b. Abraham and Sarah had to wait many years for God to fulfill His promise of a son to them. What makes waiting for God to act so hard?
c. Abraham stumbled a few times in the same weakness: lying about his wife. Yet God did not give up on him. Why do you think God is often more patient with us than we are with ourselves?