Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary Genesis 12–14 | On Lot’s Fateful Journey East, the War of the Pirate-Kings, and Abram’s “Aragorn Moment”
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Sep 30, 2020 
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Abram's Fourfold Promise
- God's promises to Abram include land, seed, blessing, and kingship.
- These promises signal Abraham's future as a foundation for a great nation and a royal lineage.
Blessing Reverses Curse
- Genesis 12's blessings respond to the curses introduced from Genesis 1 to 11.
- This promise reverses the effects of sin through Abraham's blessing impacting all families of the earth.
Abraham's Egypt Trip as Exile Pattern
- Abraham's journey to Egypt prefigures Israel's later Exodus story.
- His personal trials embody the pattern of famine, enslavement, plagues, and deliverance experienced by Israel.