1. Abraham’s Background and Early Experiences (Gen 11:10 - 12:9) Abraham’s Background and Early Experiences (Gen 11:10 - 12:9) C. Abraham’s Call (12:1-9) C. Abraham’s Call (12:1-9) A. Genealogy of Shem (11:10-26) A. Genealogy of Shem (11:10-26) B. Genealogy of Terah (11:27-32) B. Genealogy of Terah (11:27-32) Outline (11.1) II. Original Meaning III. Modern Application I. Structure and Content

2. Death and Progeny (22:1-25:18) Background and Early Experiences (11:10-12:9) Covenant Relationship with God (15:1-17:27) Later Contacts with Others (18:1-21:34) Earlier Contacts with Others (12:10-14:24) Structure of Abraham’s Life (11.2) Background and Early Experiences (11:10-12:9) Life of Abraham (11:10-25:18)

3. Background and Early Experiences (11:10-12:9) Background & Early Experiences (11.2) Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32) Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9) Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26)

4. Structure of Shem’s Genealogy (11.3) Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Gen 11:10-25 This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. 11 And after he became the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. 12 When Arphaxad had lived 35 years, he became the father of Shelah. 13 And after he became the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. 14 When Shelah had lived 30 years, he became the father of Eber. 15 And after he became the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters. 16 When Eber had lived 34 years, he became the father of Peleg. 17 And after he became the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. 18 When Peleg had lived 30 years, he became the father of Reu. 19 And after he became the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters. 20 When Reu had lived 32 years, he became the father of Serug. 21 And after he became the father of Serug,Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters. 22 When Serug had lived 30 years, he became the father of Nahor. 23 And after he became the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters. 24 When Nahor had lived 29 years, he became the father of Terah. 25 And after he became the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters. 26 After Terah had lived 70 years, he became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. Linear Genealogy: One Person for Each Generation (except the last) Linear Genealogy: One Person for Each Generation (except the last) Formulaic: Each Generation Same Pattern (except the first and last) Formulaic: Each Generation Same Pattern (except the first and last) “And after he became the father of X, X lived X years and had other sons and daughters” “And after he became the father of X, X lived X years and had other sons and daughters” Title: “the account of Shem” (11:10) Flattened, Stereotyped Characters, None Unique

5. Structure of Terah’s Genealogy (11.4) Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32) Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9) Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32)

6. Gen 11:27-32 This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. 28 While his father Terah was still alive, Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans, in the land of his birth. 29 Abram and Nahor both married. The name of Abram's wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor's wife was Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milcah and Iscah. 30 Now Sarai was barren; she had no children. 31 Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, the wife of his son Abram, and together they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan. But when they came to Haran, they settled there. 32 Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran. This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. 28 While his father Terah was still alive, Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans, in the land of his birth. 29 Abram and Nahor both married. The name of Abram's wife was Sarai, and the name of Nahor's wife was Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milcah and Iscah. 30 Now Sarai was barren; she had no children. 31 Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, the wife of his son Abram, and together they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan. But when they came to Haran, they settled there. 32 Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran. Title: “the account of Terah” (11:27) Only Two Generations: Terah to Abraham Special Comments on Several Characters: Structure of Terah’s Genealogy (11.4) 11:28 Death of Haran to Anticipate Lot’s Involvement 11:29 Nahor and Wives to Explain Rebecca 11:30 Sarah was barren in Anticipation of Promise 11:31 Terah’s Travel in Anticipation of Abraham’s Role 11:32 Terah’s Death in Anticipation of Abraham’s Role 11:28 Death of Haran to Anticipate Lot’s Involvement 11:29 Nahor and Wives to Explain Rebecca 11:30 Sarah was barren in Anticipation of Promise 11:31 Terah’s Travel in Anticipation of Abraham’s Role 11:32 Terah’s Death in Anticipation of Abraham’s Role Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32)

7. Structure of Abraham’s Migration (11.5) Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32) Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9)

8. Gen 12:1-9 Structure of Abraham’s Migration (11.5) The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 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. 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." 4 So Abram left, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Haran. 5 He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Haran, The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 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. 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." 4 So Abram left, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Haran. 5 He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there. 6 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 7 The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. 8 From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the LORD and called on the name of the LORD. 9 Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev. and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there. 6 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 7 The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. 8 From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the LORD and called on the name of the LORD. 9 Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev. Problem Abraham’s Call to Canaan (12:1-3) Turning Point Abraham’s Departure and Arrival at Canaan (12:4-5) Resolution Abraham’s Completes Call to Canaan (12:6-9) Problem Abraham’s Call to Canaan (12:1-3) Turning Point Abraham’s Departure and Arrival at Canaan (12:4-5) Resolution Abraham’s Completes Call to Canaan (12:6-9) Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9)

9. Abraham’s Background and Early Experiences (Gen 11:10 - 12:9) Abraham’s Background and Early Experiences (Gen 11:10 - 12:9) C. Abraham’s Call (12:1-9) C. Abraham’s Call (12:1-9) A.Genealogy of Shem (11:10-26) A.Genealogy of Shem (11:10-26) B. Genealogy of Terah (11:27-32) B. Genealogy of Terah (11:27-32) Outline (11.6) II. Original Meaning III. Modern Application I. Structure and Content

10. “Israel’s World” Moses “Abraham’s World” Gen 11:10-12:9 The way Abraham first received God’s blessings reveals how Israel could receive God’s blessings in Moses’ day. Gen 11:10-12:9 The way Abraham first received God’s blessings reveals how Israel could receive God’s blessings in Moses’ day. Original Meaning 11:10-12:9 (11.7)

11. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Abraham Inherited from His Faithful Lineage. Abraham Inherited from His Faithful Lineage. Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32) Abraham Overcame Failures of Previous Generation. Abraham Overcame Failures of Previous Generation. Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9) Abraham Responded Faithfully to the Call to Canaan. Abraham Responded Faithfully to the Call to Canaan. Moses Connections/Anticipations (11.8) Israelites Must Embrace Their Faithful Heritage. Israelites Must Embrace Their Faithful Heritage. Israelites Must Overcome Failures of Previous Generation. Israelites Must Overcome Failures of Previous Generation. Israelites Must Respond Faithfully to Call to Canaan. Israelites Must Respond Faithfully to Call to Canaan. Establishing Modeling Adumbrating

12. Comparison of Shem and Seth (11.9) Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Seth Genealogy (5:1-31) Seth Genealogy (5:1-31) Shem Genealogy (11:10-26) Shem Genealogy (11:10-26) Similar Patterns [“when [x] was [x] years old”], [x] became the father of [x]”, [x] “lived [so many] years,” “[x] lived [x] years” ] Similar Patterns [“when [x] was [x] years old”], [x] became the father of [x]”, [x] “lived [so many] years,” “[x] lived [x] years” ] Long Lives Everyone in Seth’s line lived many years; everyone in Shem’s line lived between 148 and 600 years. (Ex 20:12) Long Lives Everyone in Seth’s line lived many years; everyone in Shem’s line lived between 148 and 600 years. (Ex 20:12) Progeny “other sons and daughters” (Deut 28:4) Progeny “other sons and daughters” (Deut 28:4) Righteous Primeval Lineage Righteous Patriarchal Lineage Beginning and Ending Adam (5:1) Shem, Ham, Japheth (5:32) Adam (5:1) Shem, Ham, Japheth (5:32) Shem (11:10) Abram, Nahor, Haran (11:26) Shem (11:10) Abram, Nahor, Haran (11:26)

13. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Abraham was brought into covenant with God because he belonged to a lineage that continued the righteous lineage of Seth. Abraham was brought into covenant with God because he belonged to a lineage that continued the righteous lineage of Seth. Moses Meaning of 11:10-26 (11.10) Israelites have been brought into covenant with God because they belong to a lineage that continues the righteous lineage of Seth and Abraham. Israelites have been brought into covenant with God because they belong to a lineage that continues the righteous lineage of Seth and Abraham. Establishing (Many moral and affective implications derive from this information.) (Many moral and affective implications derive from this information.) Observations Implications

14. Travels of Terah and Abraham (11.11) Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32) Call to Canaan Call to Canaan First Generation Dies First Generation Dies Younger Generation Suceeds Younger Generation Suceeds Call to Canaan Call to Canaan First Generation Dies First Generation Dies Will Second Generation Suceed? Will Second Generation Suceed? Abraham’s Experience Abraham’s Experience Israel’s Experience Israel’s Experience

15. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32) Abraham overcame the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Abraham overcame the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Moses Meaning of 11:10-26 (11.12) Israelites must overcome the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Israelites must overcome the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Modeling (Many informative and affective implications derive from this directive.) (Many informative and affective implications derive from this directive.) Observations Implications

16. Structure of Abraham’s Migration (11.13) Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9) Call to Canaan and Blessings Upon Faithfulness Call to Canaan and Blessings Upon Faithfulness Throughout Land When Canaanites There by Calling on Name Throughout Land When Canaanites There by Calling on Name Call to Canaan and Blessings Upon Faithfulness Call to Canaan and Blessings Upon Faithfulness Throughout Land When Canaanites There by Calling on Name? Throughout Land When Canaanites There by Calling on Name? Abraham’s Experience Abraham’s Experience Israel’s Experience Israel’s Experience

17. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9) Abraham was called to blessings for himself and others upon condition of obedience. Abraham was called to blessings for himself and others upon condition of obedience. Moses Meaning of 12:1-9 (11.14) Israelites are called to blessings for themselves and others upon condition of obedience. Israelites are called to blessings for themselves and others upon condition of obedience. Adumbrating Observations Implications Abraham went to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Abraham went to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Abraham traversed the entire land by calling on Yahweh. Abraham traversed the entire land by calling on Yahweh. Israelites must go to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Israelites must go to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Israelites must traversed the entire land by calling on Yahweh. Israelites must traversed the entire land by calling on Yahweh.

18. Abraham’s Background and Early Experiences (Gen 11:10 - 12:9) Abraham’s Background and Early Experiences (Gen 11:10 - 12:9) C. Abraham’s Call (12:1-9) C. Abraham’s Call (12:1-9) A. Genealogy of Shem (11:10-26) A. Genealogy of Shem (11:10-26) B. Genealogy of Terah (11:27-32) B. Genealogy of Terah (11:27-32) Outline (11.15) II. Original Meaning III. Modern Application I. Structure and Content

19. Application of 11:10-26 (11.16) Observations Implications Our World Applications I Jesus is the connector to the righteous lineage of Abraham. I Jesus is the connector to the righteous lineage of Abraham. C Church must embrace its righteous lineage for God’s blessings. C Church must embrace its righteous lineage for God’s blessings. C The whole righteous lineage will be exalted when Christ returns. C The whole righteous lineage will be exalted when Christ returns. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Abraham was brought into covenant with God because he belonged to a lineage that continued the righteous lineage of Seth. Abraham was brought into covenant with God because he belonged to a lineage that continued the righteous lineage of Seth. Israelites have been brought into covenant with God because they belong to a lineage that continues the righteous lineage of Seth and Abraham. Israelites have been brought into covenant with God because they belong to a lineage that continues the righteous lineage of Seth and Abraham.

20. Abraham overcame the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Abraham overcame the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Application of 11:10-26 (11.17) Observations Israelites must overcome the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Israelites must overcome the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Implications (Many informative and affective implications derive from this directive.) (Many informative and affective implications derive from this directive.) Our World Applications I Jesus overcame failures of the past. I Jesus overcame failures of the past. C Church must overcame failures of the past. C Church must overcame failures of the past. C Invisible church will completely overcome past in Christ’s return. C Invisible church will completely overcome past in Christ’s return. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32)

21. Application of 12:1-9 (11.18) Observations Implications Our World Applications “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9) Abraham was called to blessings for himself and others upon condition of obedience. Abraham was called to blessings for himself and others upon condition of obedience. Israelites are called to blessings for themselves and others upon obedience. Abraham went to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Abraham traversed the entire land by calling on Yahweh. Israelites must go to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Israelites must go to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Israelites must traverse entire land by calling on Yahweh. Israelites must traverse entire land by calling on Yahweh. I Jesus called to blessing upon obedience, I Jesus called to blessing upon obedience, C Church called to blessing upon obedience.. C Church called to blessing upon obedience.. C Church will receive conditional blessings. C Church will receive conditional blessings. Jesus went toward NH NE despite enemies. Jesus went toward NH NE despite enemies. Church must go toward NH NE despite enemies. Church must go toward NH NE despite enemies. Church will overcome all enemies.. Church will overcome all enemies.. Jesus depended on God. Jesus depended on God. Church must depend on God. Church must depend on God. Church will utterly depend on God. Church will utterly depend on God.