The Abrahamic Covenant, Israel, and Us (pt. 1); Genesis 12/Galatians 3

The Abrahamic Covenant; Genesis 12/Galatians 3

In His grace, God often accommodates our human weaknesses with Divine promises. In so doing, He alleviates our concerns while strengthening our gospel assurance. Personal reflections on Genesis 15. 

Looking forward to Sunday's exposition as we consider another encouraging layer of "God's Grand Covenant Promises, Israel, and Us."  Our exposition will begin in Genesis 12 and will conclude in Galatians 3:13-29.

During the Sunday School hour we will highlight Genesis 2 and explore how men and women are equal in dignity, value, personhood, and worth.

For Further Reflection/Application:

What are some of your favorite PROMISES in the Bible? What about these promises makes

them so special to you? 

How certain are you that all of God’s promises will come to fruition?

Some of my favorite promises for believers are Joshua 1:9; Psalm 37:4; Matthew 11:28,

28:10; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 13:5.

What are some of the main features and promises of the Abrahamic Covenant

(read Genesis 11:27-25:11)?

How are Gentiles grafted into the spiritual line of Abraham? What does Jesus have to do with

these Covenant Promises and to the inclusion of the Gentiles? (See Galatians 3 and Romans 11).

Related Songs:

Come Praise and Glorify

Standing on the Promises of God

The God of Abraham Praise

How Sweet and Awesome is this Place

You Alone Can Rescue

Related Biblical Texts:

Genesis 11:27-25:11, Numbers 23:19; 2 Samuel 7/Psalm 89; Jeremiah 31; Ezekiel 36-37;

Ephesians 1-2; Romans 9-11.

Key Biblical and Theological Terms:

Covenant- “Covenant refers to the act of God in freely establishing a mutually binding

relationship with humankind. Through the covenant God bestows gracious blessings on

humans in conditional and unconditional terms.” God made Covenants with Noah, Abraham,

Moses, and David. The greatest covenant is called the New Covenant. The book of Hebrews

is one of the most important New Testament letters that explains and applies the Old Testament

Covenants.

Eschatology- Eschatology is the study of the last things. This includes subjects and themes

such as: The future Tribulation- Death – Resurrection – Rewards –the Coming Kingdom (the

Millennium) – The Great White Throne Judgment/the Final Punishment of the Wicked- and the

New Heavens and New Earth (AKA Heaven).

Premillennialism- The premillennial position says that Christ will come back before the

millennium (note Rev. 19-20).