Hosts Tim Young and Brian Alexander bring Abraham’s story to life through Genesis, focusing on the recurring promises God makes: an innumerable offspring and a specific land. They cover Abraham’s call from Ur, the name change to Abraham, the covenant ratified in sacrifice, the sign of circumcision, and the faith that led to Isaac’s near-sacrifice.

Highlights include how Abraham’s faith is counted as righteousness, how the promises are reiterated and expanded, and how these events foreshadow the Lord Jesus Christ. Part two will explore New Testament commentary and the fuller fulfillment of these promises.

Key Verse:

“Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.” (Gen. 17:4-5)

Outline:

1. Introduction
   1. The importance of Abraham in the NT
   2. Background story of calling from Ur and being childless
2. The Initial Promises
   1. The blessing of a seed (Gen. 12:1-3)
   2. The promise of the land (Gen. 12:7)
3. The Promise Expanded
   1. What he could see (Gen. 13:14-15)
   2. It would be forever (Gen. 13:15)
   3. It would be given to Abram (Gen. 13:17)
4. The Covenant
   1. Abram’s belief (Gen. 15:5-6)
   2. Covenant by sacrifice (Gen. 15:7-17)
   3. The extent of the land (Gen. 15:18-21)
5. Circumcision
   1. Name change (Gen. 17:4-6) and promise in past tense
   2. The token of circumcision (Gen. 17:9-14)
   3. The promised son to be through Sarah (Gen. 17:19)
6. The Sacrifice of Isaac
   1. Abraham obeyed the call to sacrifice his only son (Gen. 22:1-2)
   2. Isaac as a type of Christ
   3. The promises confirmed (Gen. 22:15-18)
7. Conclusion
   1. The same promises given to Isaac and Jacob
   2. Next podcast on Abraham in the New Testament

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