Genesis 12 – The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1) teaches us that God’s covenant promises are always fulfilled. God calls Abram a sinful pagan man to follow Him not because Abram is better than others, but because God has a purpose for his life. This promised covenant from God means we can trust God has a purpose for our lives just like Abraham! Pastor Dave’s message explains God’s covenant with Abraham, how it relates to Israel and why God’s covenant points us to Jesus today! Genesis 12 – The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1) reveals that God’s plans for your life are bigger than you can ever dream.
The Apostle Paul wrote: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us
with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. 4 He (God) chose
us in Him (Jesus) before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before Him in love.”
Ephesians 1:3-4, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eph/1/3-4/s_1098003
Abraham and the father of Nahor, dwelt on the other side of the river
(Euphrates) in old times; and they served other gods.”
Joshua 24:2, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/jos/24/2/s_211002
Mesopotamia, BEFORE HE DWELT IN HARAN, and said to him, ‘Get out of
your country and from your relatives, and come to a land that I will show you.’
Then he (Abram) came out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Haran.
And from there, when his father was dead, he moved him to this land in which
you now dwell. ”
Acts 7:2-4, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/act/7/2-4/s_1025002
WHAT IS GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MAKING THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT?
1) TO MAKE ISRAEL GOD’S OWN SPECIAL PEOPLE
2) TO REVEAL THE ONE TRUE GOD TO ALL NATIONS
3) TO BRING JESUS, THE SAVIOR OF MANKIND, INTO THE WORLD
The CONTENTS of the Abrahamic COVENANT
1) A PERMANENT HOMELAND (Israel)
2) A GREAT NATION / PEOPLE (Jews)
3) PERSONAL BLESSING AND GREATNESS (Abram / Jews)
4) DIVINE PROTECTION (Against Anti-Semitism)
5) DIVINE BLESSING UPON ALL NATIONS (Jesus)
preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations
shall be blessed.” So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing
Abraham.