Blessed With Faithful Abraham 2017

The class explores the seven promises made to Abraham, emphasizing their progressive nature and their application to the Christian life. It highlights the importance of faith and God's work in turning believers away from iniquity.

Passages: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 13:14-17, Genesis 15:13-21, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 17:15-16, Genesis 18:10-14

The class explores Genesis 15, focusing on Abraham's faith and justification by God's word. It discusses Abraham's victory over the kings of the north, his rejection of the king of Sodom, and God's promise of protection and reward. The class also interprets the covenant ceremony with animals as a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice.

Passages: Genesis 14:1-24, Genesis 15:1-21

The class explores Genesis 17, focusing on God's covenant with Abraham, changing his name to Abraham, and the promise of a multitude of nations. It emphasizes the importance of faith and God's role in building His family, including the circumcision covenant as a symbol of faith and righteousness.

Passages: Genesis 17:1-22, Genesis 21:5

The class explores God's interaction with Abraham and Sarah, focusing on divine intervention to strengthen Sarah's faith and prepare her for Isaac's birth. It also discusses God's judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah as part of His plan to build His family.

Passages: Genesis 18:1-15, Romans 4:18-21, Genesis 21:1

The class explores the allegorical meaning of Genesis 21 to 26, focusing on Abraham, Isaac, and Ishmael as types representing Christ and the contrast between faith and law. It emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises and the spiritual significance of these biblical figures.

Passages: Genesis 21:1-21, Genesis 22:1-24, Genesis 25:19-34

The class explores Genesis 22, focusing on Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac as a type of God's sacrifice of Christ. It emphasizes the unity and obedience between Abraham and Isaac, highlighting the themes of faith, sacrifice, and God's promises.

Passages: Genesis 22:1-14