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Genesis 12 Study Guide

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Genesis 12:1
The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Abraham God’s calling of Abraham to move out of Ur in faith Moving and Land Abraham moving where God wants him. There is emphasis on moving by faith.
Genesis 12:2
“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.” Abraham God’s calling of Abraham to move in faith Blessing Abraham’s call God emphasizes his promise of blessing
Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Abraham God’s calling of Abraham to move in faith Blessing and Curses Abraham is hearing …show more content…

Promise of Offspring God tries to make Abraham see how amazing His promise of offspring would be in a vision. God emphasizes His promise of many offspring.
Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness. Abraham Abraham has faith, and was rewarded for it. Faith, belief, and righteousness God comes to Abraham in a vision. God emphasizes Abram faith and righteousness.
Genesis 15:15
You however will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age. Abraham Abraham falls asleep and the Lord talks to him about his long life. Peace and long life. God talks to Abraham in a dream. God emphasizes Abrahams long life.
Genesis 17:2
Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers. Abraham God appears to Abraham when he was 99 and talks with him. Covenant and large family line God appears to Abraham when he was 99 and tells him about his family’s future. God emphasizes Abraham’s future family line.
Genesis 17:4
As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations Abraham God is talking with Abraham about the covenant. Covenant and large family God is going over the covenant with Abraham. God emphasizes the covenant and Abraham’s future family

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