"With the introduction of Abram, we see a shift in the story of the Bible. We’ve gone from the history of mankind to the history of God’s people, God’s plan of redemption for mankind is beginning to take shape. Abram, from Ur, is called away from his homeland and his father’s house, to travel to the area of the world that is today called Israel. God makes a covenant with him over that land. God is going to give the land to Abram’s descendants. In fact, even the name Israel was given by God, but we will see that later in
Genesis. Right now, we will explore the covenant, the promise, that God made to Abram, who will later be called Abraham. In their old age, Abraham and his wife Sarah would have a son named Isaac from whom would come the people of Israel.
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Covenants/Berith; Genesis 23-25
"In Hebrew, the word covenant is berith, a promise and agreement made between two or more persons, which entails an alliance and commandment to follow. These agreements are often made with God as their witness and source of accountability. For example, Abraham wanted Isaac to marry a woman from h...
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The Mother's Curse; Genesis 26-28
"Jacob and Esau, although twin brothers, were very different from one another. While in their mother’s womb, Rebekah asked God why she felt such struggle in her womb, and God answered her: “Two nations are in your womb, two peoples shall be separated from your body; One people shall be stronger t...
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The Sons of Israel; Genesis 29-31
"It is both popular and unpopular to support Israel in the world today. But what is interesting is the spiritual realities surrounding the nation of Israel. This nation was named by God Himself. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel because he struggled with God and with men, and prevailed (GENESIS ...
