In this episode Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a look at Genesis 15 and discuss the Lord’s covenant with Abraham.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What does God tell Abraham he is going to do?
- What is Abraham's hang up with this?
- Let's talk about Genesis 15:6 “he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.”
- What was the role of sacrifice in covenant ceremonies? Why the blood?
- Are Christians participants in the covenant with Abraham?
Helpful Definitions:
- Covenant: A promise in which God obligates himself.
- Faith: Ongoing belief in the promises of God despite the disparity between what God has said and our current circumstances.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Genesis 15, Genesis 12, Romans 4, Exodus 3:14, Genesis 3:15, Galatians 3:8-9, Matthew 25-28, Galatians 3:28-29
- “Echos of His Presence” by Ray Vander Laan
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