The solutions are easier than they might seem. The Christian call is to belong to Him but it equally is the call to do His will. What territorial promises did God make to Abraham? 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Luke 1:67-79. 2) God would bless Abraham and Abraham himself would be a blessing. Credited with righteousness (Rom 4), 4. - God promised Abraham a son/heir. There is a better country. 7 PROMISES OF GOD. Related to this Abrahamic Covenant is the statement in verse 7, where God promises the land of Canaan to Abraham. Galatians 3:6-9. And I will bless her, and give you a son also of her: yes, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. Nation of Israel, 2. This of course is no different than the power of the Gospel - God’s grace. The Lord God could reduce Israel to a single progenitor and still fulfil his promise to Abraham. God called Abram. If ‘THE FLOW’ is stopped, then it begins decaying. 6. a. Genesis 10-11: Noah's Sons| Questions | History Genesis 10:6-11 | Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9 | Questions | Culture Genesis 11 The promise to Abraham was also made by God to “the fathers” of Israel, Abraham, Issac and Jacob and constitutes the second of the three great promises that God has made. This could be because of worldliness or selfishness. without faith, it is impossible to please God. We see a pattern from Genesis 1 and 2 being again repeated here.

Bereishis, OU Press). Read the entire Bible (perhaps based on an annual schedule). Abraham is to be the father of an innumerable seed. Grateful to Him (His abundance). Acts 7:5 And God gave him no inheritance in it, not even enough to set his foot on. What an astounding statement! This is the subject of clear teaching in the New Testament (Galatians 3 v 16). So, this is God’s promises to Abraham. This son would have many descendants, who would become a great nation ( … therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed” (Romans 4:13, 16). But does Gods promise to Abraham have any significance today? God promises to make Abram's seed like the dust of the earth (Genesis 13:16), the stars in the sky (15:5) and the sand on the seashore (22:17) in abundance.11 This is a vast company of people. <> It causes us to depend more on him, instead of our wisdom or activity. God wants us to pay attention to His ways. This is the subject of clear teaching in the New Testament (Galatians 3 v 16). God first made the promise to Abraham (Genesis 15:18–21): On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram and said, "To your descendants I give this land, from the Wadi of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates— the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, Amorites, Canaanites, Girgashites and Jebusites." The Bible is filled with the promises of God. Genesis 12:1-3. . And how we pick up those prophecies in the Book of Revelation, and how even Paul threw in some of the prophecies about Europe and what would happen in the end … We have not deliberately shared of our time, wealth, knowledge, possessions and spiritual gifts. That's in Gen. 12:1 (the last phrase). 3 0 obj -Abraham would father a great nation. stream When a Christian realizes this truth, or when the church rises up in the power of her call, then like Abraham we will see great things happen across the earth. Abraham was faithful to God and was therefore very blessed. But even when Abraham had no child, He promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his descendants after him. RUNNING HEAD: Guided By a Promise History Guided by a Promise Old Testament History God made a promise with Abraham. He alone is the inheritor of the promises of Abraham. 2 0 obj patients persevering Patience Waiting Abraham, The Friend Of God. The three main promises God made to Abraham were that (1) He would form a great nation from Abraham's descendants; (2) He would give land to this nation; and (3) He would bless all families of the earth through Abraham. Genesis 3:1-13: The Fall of Man | Temptation (Genesis 3:1-6) | The Fall (Genesis 3:7-13) | Questions 3:1-6 | Questions 3:7-13 1 0 obj Joseph saved Egypt from drought, 6. 7 I will always keep the promise I have made to you and your descendants, because I am your God and their God. This perhaps could be a bitter heart. (I Corinthians 15:3,4). . God is not frustrated, however, He will never let His goodness dissipate to loss. Patient People The promises of God Promises Waiting On The Lord Being Patient patient. All the land of Canaan as far as the eye can see, God would give to Abram for ever. 7 I will always keep the promise I have made to you and your descendants, because I am your God and their God. God called Abram. The three main promises God made to Abraham were that (1) He would form a great nation from Abraham's descendants; (2) He would give land to this nation; and (3) He would bless all families of the earth through Abraham. Hebrews 11:39 And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, Genesis 17:23-26 So Abraham took Ishmael his … The longer we wait, the more we realize that the fulfilment of the promise is not in our power. God made this promise again to Isaac (Genesis 21:12; 26:3-4) and again to Jacob (Genesis 28:14-15). It is a place that receives but doesn't give. Genesis 1-2:3:   The Worship of the Creator |  The Meaning of Creation  |  Creation Lessons on God.  |  God and the World's Religions He who tries to hold all will lose all. God gives Abraham the promised son. The Promises of God To Abraham. This is the fulfillment of the blessing of Abraham and God’s promise that through Abraham all peoples (Gentiles) would be blessed. And then, we’ll go into the notes concerning the future of Europe – where prophetically Europe was prophesied back in the Book of Daniel. Genesis 18-19: Cultural Woes of Sodom | Appearing to Abraham | Visit to Sodom | Debate of Homosexuality and Sodom A student dies. Moses recorded God's Sixty Promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-17; 15:1-21; and 17:1-27. 9 Abraham, you and all future members of your family must promise to obey me. God actually made seven promises to Abraham, all of which can be found at Genesis 12:1-7. We either humble ourselves and seek His face or repent from our selfishness and start looking for ways to share the many things God has given to us from wealth to time to spiritual gifts. If you want to understand the Bible, start reading. To your offspring, I will give this Land. I will give the whole land of Canaan to your family forever, and I will be their God. Today it is commonly understood that Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of Gods promise to bless all families of the earth through Abraham. God made many promises to Abraham. God actually made seven promises to Abraham, all of which can be found at Genesis 12:1-7. God’s promises to Abraham and Sarah, father and mother of many nations (Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16) “When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, ‘I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. Study 5 showed that the one descendant who would bring blessing to the earth was Jesus. <>>> - Abraham would have many descendants. In terms of the ancient world, he was a success: he was well … Every Christian has been called out of the world.The question is whether he comes wholly out or still resides there at times. therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed" (Romans 4:13, 16). Jesus is the Prince of Peace and all who believe in Christ will have this peace. The Apostle Paul, in writing about the promises of God to Abraham, addressed the church at Rome with these words: “For the promise that he should be heir of the world, was not to Abraham or his seed through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith . On the other side, Israel will be with us to the end. 12-2: The promises God made to Abraham; 12-1: God called Abraham before he settled in Haran; 11-5: Abraham was NOT the first person called to Canaan! These promises are also made to Isaac (Genesis 26:4) and Jacob (Genesis 28:14) who are Abraham’s son and grandson. That all the promises that God made to Abraham and to his seed are found and summed up and possessed by and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 4 0 obj God's Seven Blessings to Abraham Two major stories wind their way through the early chapters of Genesis - one about the transcendent aspect of God, Elokim, the Creator of the world, whose overriding concern is the general providence of mankind, and the other about YKVK, the imminent aspect of God, who relates to humanity on an individual, family or tribal basis. God is never satisfied with those that take and not give. When you finish, read it again. God’s Seven Promises to Abraham PROMISE SCRIPTURE THE WORD OF PROMISE CONDITIONS IF ANY 1 In Ur of the Chaldeans Gen. 12: 1,2 bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou ACTION: SEPARATION I will make of thee a great nation, and I will shalt be a blessing. 6 just as Abraham “believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Compare God’s call and command to Abram with His promises. Summary of God's promises to Abraham. God said: “I will make you into a great nation,” and God also told him: “To your offspring I will give this land.” (Genesis 12:2,7) In Genesis 15 God reaffirmed his promise. True peace will come from Christ Jesus, not from these countries. endobj Let’s take a look at the promises God made to Abraham. God said Abraham's descendants would receive the "Promised Land." And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee; The second controversy asks whether the promise to Abraham and his seed for a literal land is conditional based upon Israel’s obedience to God or an unconditional promise. There will be a second part – God willing. The word 'backsliding' well describes one of two problems. God did not just hand this nation over to Abraham, first He tested him and the descendants to make sure... Save Paper; 8 Page ; 1823 Words; seven sacraments. God's Seven Blessings to Abraham Two major stories wind their way through the early chapters of Genesis - one about the transcendent aspect of God, Elokim, the Creator of the world, whose overriding concern is the general providence of mankind, and the other about YKVK, the imminent aspect of God, who relates to humanity on an individual, family or tribal basis. This is one reason we have the example of the Dead Sea right in Israel. Where it goes, it wonderfully transforms and blesses. Despite the sins in the lives of all three patriarchs, God's unconditional promise stands. No fish can live there. Genesis 25-37: Influence of Sin | God and Man's Sin | Understanding Man's Sin Nature | Understanding Jacob's Sins God Promises to Give Abraham a Son (Gen 17:15-17) And God said to Abraham, As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. Our task is to track these three promises. "Then He said to him, 'I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to inherit it'" (Genesis 15:7; compare Genesis 13:15). It is also acknowledged that Abrahams descendants multiplied and eventually became the ancient nations of Israel and Judah. Abraham casts out Hagar and Ishmael. God said to Moses, “Therefore say unto the children of Israel, ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments. Abraham had found it difficult to see how the Lord would keep His promises, and though Abraham truly believed God when He pledged to make the patriarch a great nation (15:1–6), Abraham’s faith was not perfected and needed assurance. Genesis Introduction:  Introduction to Genesis |  Outline and Genealogies  |  Genesis' Chronologies (5 & 11) |   Unified Themes of Genesis God had instructed Abraham to leave his homeland in Ur of the Chaldees and go to a land that God would show him. - Abraham would receive personal blessings i.e. In Genesis 12 God made to Abraham a promise which in many ways became the basis of the rest of the Bible story. Genesis 2:18-25: The Foundations of Marriage Genesis 37-50: Joseph’s Dillusonment | Genesis 42-47:12: The Big Picture | Conclusion | The Reason. God's Promises To Abraham - a seven-part series Part II (Genesis 21:1-21; 22:1-11; Hebrews 11:1-6, 17-18; Genesis 22:14-18; 24:60). Like Abraham, we will have a lot of time to learn our lessons! We need to make sure as individuals, families and churches that we all open our lives to God’s purpose of spreading His goodness through the world. See details. God… We know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that He can be held to His promises, because He does not and cannot lie: God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? There is no better place to start than in the beginning, Genesis. God sealed the promises with circumcision in Genesis 17:10, 11 and 23-27. Galatians 4:23. God’s Promise to Abraham. Romans 9 – Promise through Jesus to all who are children of the promise through faith in God… Sanctification is the making holy of what God has given; it is the 'through.' And so, if I can say this reverently, if you want a piece of that pie, you must be in Christ. We want and expect grand gestures, and we like to dictate how God’s desires or plans for our lives will be carried out. Now a promise is of no more value than is the ability of the one who makes it to carry through. What did God promise Abraham? He reconfirmed them to Isaac in Genesis 26:1-5 and to Jacob in Genesis 28:13-15 and 35:9-12. ” 7 Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of Abraham. - Abraham would receive personal reputation, whereby his name would be great. This is the fulfillment of the blessing of Abraham and God’s promise that through Abraham all peoples (Gentiles) would be blessed. The concept starts with the promises that God made to Abraham in Genesis 12:3, Genesis 13:14-15 & Genesis 17:7-8. We know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that He can be held to His promises, because He does not and cannot lie: God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? . God's ironclad promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob give ample clues for identifying Israel—and the answer is surprising. Genesis 21-26: Isaac's Model for Godly Marriages That must have taken faith! Dependence upon God is a great character trait. 'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh. The patriarch had such a close relationship with God that a Bible writer called him the “friend of God” (James 2:23). These promises were re-iterated through history, to Abraham's descendents Isaac, Jacob and the king David. God’s promise—that Abraham and Sarah would be the parents of a nation as numerous as the stars—would be carried out in God’s way and in God’s own time. Hebrews 6:15. The Land Promise God called Abram out of his homeland, "to a land" that He would show him. Thus, Abraham asked for a sign to prove he would inherit the land (vv. Then God gave Abram another promise. endobj Genesis 12-16: Introduction |   Place Detour: Genesis 12:10-20; 20 |  Person Detour: Genesis 12:13-14 |  Procedure Detour: Genesis 16-17 People have often tried to make peace in the Middle East without really understanding the great friction that is at the heart of the problem. We will see that this goodness of God is never to end with our lives but meant to flow out. Verse 18 reads: "And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice". Like water on the earth, He calls it back into the air to bring it down again where it will be better used. While many people readily acknowledge that the blessing of Jesus Christ to all peoples continues today, they dont know whether the physical promises to Abrahams descendants are … As Abraham waited on God’s promises, it forced him to develop character traits like patience, perseverance, and hope in God. 9 Abraham, you and all future members of your family must promise to obey me. A campus wakes up about COVID-19. This was demonstrated at the time of the Exodus when He twice threatened to destroy the entire nation and create a new Israel out of Moses (Ex. Answers. God promises that Abraham will ultimately have the weighty influence that extends to all the families of the earth—a global significance, global renown. From Genesis to Revelation we read of normal people that received the promises of God. endobj It can be hard to trust in God’s promises, or even that God is involved in our daily lives. There are no outlets. - Gen. 12:7 : A promise that some of Abraham's seed or offspring would be given the land surrounding the area of Shechem. God’s Promise to Abraham in the Old Testament. 8 I will give you and them the land in which you are now a foreigner. The Apostle Paul, in writing about the promises of God to Abraham, addressed the church at Rome with these words: "For the promise that he should be heir of the world, was not to Abraham or his seed through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith . The Bible teaches how that Abraham lived and grew up in an ungodly land called “Ur of the Caldees” near the ancient city of Babel or Babylon(see Genesis 11:27-32, Joshua 24:2). In Genesis 12-17, the Scripture readings for Week 1 of Chosen: 30 Days with the Patriarchs, God made a number of promises to Abraham: Gen 12:1-7; Gen 15: 1-21 and Gen 17:1-27. Islam is perhaps right in understanding that there will not be peace as long as Israel shall exist. “No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations” (Genesis 17:5; compare Romans 4:17-18). God promised Abraham land, many descendants, and blessing. B) Blessings are to be shared (Gen 12:2b) Below you can see my compare and contrast of God’s promises to Abraham. When God called Abram to go to a country He would show him, the call came with God's promise that in Abram “all families of the earth” would be blessed. In the time of one of those descendents, King David of Israel (in … Verse Concepts. Abram and Sarai had no children, yet God promised to make Abram's name great. For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, Hebrews 11:19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense. God even changed his name from Abram to Abraham, meaning “father of a multitude,” to reflect the importance of this promise. . But we should understand that the Abrahamic Covenant and this specific promise are actually separate and distinct, and that the fulfillment of one in a particular way at a particular time did not require the fulfillment of the other in the same way or at the same time. Egypt’s losses through the plagues in Exodus, 7. the assurance that God cannot lie and will bring to pass what He promises; KEY VERSES. Get the 300+ page book on Genesis! die in peace. Hope is another word for trust. He repeated this promise to Abraham's son, Isaac (Genesis 21:12; 26:3–4), and then to Isaac's son, Jacob (Genesis 28:13–15). 32: 10; Num. %���� Genesis 27-36: Genesis 27-36 Jacob's Life of Faith The lack of opening our lives to God’s goodness. In verse 7 Paul explains that it is those who have the kind of faith that Abraham had that are truly children of Abraham, even if they are Gentiles. Pray that God would open their hearts to hear His Word. God’s Promise to Abraham in the Old Testament. His promise was to make Abraham and his descendants into a great nation. The Lord appeared to Abram and said, "To your descendants I will give this land." God did carry through with Abraham. In Sunday School lessons and church sermons, we have heard many of the amazing promises that God declared to the people of Israel, starting with the promise God made to Abram (later named Abraham): “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you;I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. God promised Abraham that in him and his seed (descendant) all families of the earth would be blessed. But the greatest blessings were the promises that God made to Abraham. 6. a.

Judaism is often regarded by its followers as a religion only for self-improvement and for achieving the World to Come. The three are also referred to as the patriarchs. Another promise follows in 15:1-6, where despite Abraham's childlessness, God promises to multiply his descendants as numerous as the stars of the sky. Abraham and his seed are to possess the land for ever. 1. x��][o9�~`�C?X���l6�2HgƋ�x&ɞ��`[��(�WR�Ϳ?��y�nK��`[b��Ud��"����~�qq��~�����~qs����z����_O��xX>�c�i�Y�W������ˋ����z��d��]�����O$+�����k�5U�7��/��o�H�}����)�$���~��_��x^)��.��+�;���E��y��m�q+�-��5. Review. Christians around the world confuse the calling of God for salvation with the one for sanctification. Chris Pratt in hot water for voting-related joke. Instead, He assures us that a way of escape will be One is that the ten nations currently living in Canaan will deserve to be expelled - although not now but at the time of the fourth generation, since. Then Abram continued on toward Negev. Tell the Bible Story about Abram . It was not until … So at the time of Abraham, God made the promise of Jesus, and that through him all the nations would be blessed. Abraham and Sarah were very old and could not have children but God promised that they would still have a child. 8 I will give you and them the land in which you are now a foreigner. - Genesis 12:7 After God's promise to give to Noah's offspring the land of Canaan, Abram built an alter to the Lord and called on His name. Genesis 5-9: Genesis Flood | Genesis 05 Genealogical Chart For if the inheritance is based on law, it is no longer based on a promise; but God has granted it to Abraham by means of a promise. Just remember, God's calendar of events will often conflict with ours. Genesis 12-22:   The Call: Genesis 12.1 |  The Promises: Genesis 12.2-3  |  The Means: Genesis 15 |  The Testing: Genesis 22 Many descendants . Study 5 showed that the one descendant who would bring blessing to the earth was Jesus. Not for me but for others ..Accountable to Him (His purpose). The Bible will be more explicit about this in the Book of Exodus by calling on the Israelites to become a nation of priests.50. The Seven Promises (Genesis 12:2-3) 1) I will make you a great (12:2a) 2) I will you (12:2b) 3) I will make your great (Gen 12:2c) 4) You shall be a (Gen 12:2d) 5) will bless those who bless you (12:3a) 6) The one who you I will (12:3b) 7) In you all the of the earth shall be blessed (12:3c) Abraham's Journey of Faith. These promises are sealed by the highest authority, God's word. Like Abraham, then, let us look "for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God" (Hebrews 11:10). Galatians 3:6-8 just as Abraham "believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And in Genesis 17:7, we are told of their defining characteristic. Abraham left not knowing where he would go. The first commandment sets the stage for understanding Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac. Note: God later renamed Abram and Sarai, changing them to Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15). 19602020 epr Abraham Week One Beginnings: A Study of Genesis Mini-Study 2 am Genesis 11:10 - 12:20 Consider how God’s promises to Abraham relate to the Lord’s Supper. Conclusion. Also in Genesis 12, observe the statement in verse 7. Hillary vs Trump 2016 ‘the abomination of desolation’ a 200 million man Islamic army! %PDF-1.5 He summarized the promises and guaranteed them with his oath in Genesis 22:16-18. It is all the same. - God would establish an everlasting covenant with Abraham. In verse 7 Paul explains that it is those who have the kind of faith that Abraham had that are truly children of Abraham, even if they are Gentiles. God wanted to know: Would Abraham put Him first and have no other god? All nations will be blessed in Abraham and his seed. Given a son in his old age, 3. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R 51 0 R 52 0 R 53 0 R 54 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> We’ll learn that God uses people He calls to fulfill His promises. Salvation could be considered the ‘in.’ They want to stop there and enjoy the pleasures of God’s grace to themselves. Genesis 2:4-17:    Preparation for Man (Genesis 2:4-6) |  Creation of Man (Gen. 2:7, 1:26-27) |  Purpose for Man (Genesis 2:8-17) The unwillingness to share the blessings that God has given to us. 'A slap in the face': Families of COVID victims slam Trump. Yet another promise, in chapter 17, affirms that Abraham will be the father of many, and the children of both Sarah and Hagar--Isaac and Ishmael--also become the fathers of great nations. The backslider is like the Dead Sea –dead. The real land is not the physical Canaan, polluted with blood but heaven - the land of promise. Dependent on Him (His blessing). Commit yourself to a personal journey throughout the entire Bible. <> The Bible shows how God kept these promises: 1. God promised Abraham that in him and his seed (descendant) all families of the earth would be blessed. I will give the whole land of Canaan to your family forever, and I will be their God. Here God is promising that from Abraham’s wife’s Sarah’s womb, he would give birth to a people that would be a special nation unto Himself. The blessing of Abraham was a benefit to Abraham himself. 1) God would make Abraham’s descendants into a great nation. Paul distinguishes the covenant God made with Abraham from the covenant He made with the nation of Israel through Moses. God had a close relationship with Abraham and promised him his descendants would ultimately comprise many nations. Say: Today we’ll hear a story about how God called a man named Abram to follow Him, and we’ll hear about the promise that God made to Abram. This is essentially a spiritual problem rooted right back in Abraham's creation of a son through his own efforts. I will bless those … Every good thing stems from God's grace, and He wants this goodness to stream upon the earth like rays from the sun. Begin in Genesis. Genesis 14:1-24: Three Steps to Spiritual Growth | #1 Observe | #2 Utlilitize | #3 Secure The blessing of Abraham was a benefit to Abraham himself. Compare God’s call and command to Abram with His promises. Abraham saves Lot from capture 5. God’s Promises to Abraham. In Sunday School lessons and church sermons, we have heard many of the amazing promises that God declared to the people of Israel, starting with the promise God made to Abram (later named Abraham): “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you;I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. The first is whether the promise to Abraham was a promise of literal land or promise of heaven. 14: 12). If you spend very much time at all in God’s Word, you will find promise after promise after promise that He provides for us. As Christians, we need not strive for blessing as much as open our lives to His blessings. Due to this multi-generational impact, He is rightly known as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Note: God later renamed Abram and Sarai, changing them to Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 17:5, 15). As Abraham’s children of faith, God has destined that this great and glorious goodness of God to be poured through our lives. Third, there was the promise that God would bring blessing and redemption to all people through Abraham's people. 7 PROMISES OF GOD. 7–8). God's Promises Are Sure! 19602020 epr Abraham Week One Beginnings: A Study of Genesis Mini-Study 2 am Genesis 11:10 - 12:20 These Sixty Promises … It was repeated in Chapter 22. There are 7 ‘I wills’ of God which are prophetic promises to you and me. Abraham's One God Article by Mike Ford. If you spend very much time at all in God’s Word, you will find promise after promise after promise that He provides for us. He [Abraham] did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. “Through his prophets he promised that he would save us…” (Luke 1:69). And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise. So for some 2000 years before his birth, there had been prophecies about the life and purpose of Jesus. 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