3 things God asked Abram to sacrifice in Genesis 12
His country
His kindred
His fathers house (inheritance)
7 fold prophecy given to Abraham (Genesis 15)
1 His own land
#2 His own nation
#3 A Blessing (protection and materially)
#4 A Great name (Father of many nations)
#5 others blessed (that bless thee)
#6 others cursed (that curse thee)
#7 all families of the earth will be blessed, Gal. 3:6-9
4 events to ratify Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 15)
EVENT#1 God confirms the promise of seed
EVENT#2 God proclaims Abram’s justification
EVENT#3 God reveals the future of Abram’s seed
EVENT#4 God cuts the covenant
(Unconditional)
3-fold obedience response
God’s 3-fold revelation to Rebekah about her womb
What were 7 characteristics of the O. T. Birthright?
Ishmael
God shall hear
Circumcision
An outward sign of inward devotion to God