Spreading the Word Genesis So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

Genesis I. Creation (1–2) II. The Fall of mankind (3) III.Early History of mankind (4-5) IV.Noah and the Flood (6-10) V.Tower of Babel (11) VI.Abraham (12-25)

Abraham Abraham’s name originally was Abram God changes to Abraham in 17:5 Abram — Mrba means "exalted father" Abraham — Mhrba “father of a multitude"

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) 1)What it means to Israel a. A Land b. A Nation c. A Blessing

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) 1)What it means to Israel a. A Land b. A Nation c. A Blessing

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) 1)What it means to Israel a. A Land b. A Nation c. A Blessing – Christ! 2) Application to us…

…to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all Romans 4:16

So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. Galatians 3:7-9

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) 1)What it means to Israel a. A Land b. A Nation c. A Blessing – Christ! 2) Application to us… a. Opposite of Babel b. I will show

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) 1)What it means to Israel a. A Land b. A Nation c. A Blessing – Christ! 2) Application to us… a. Opposite of Babel b. I will show c. I will make

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) 1)What it means to Israel a. A Land b. A Nation c. A Blessing – Christ! 2) Application to us… a. Opposite of Babel b. I will show c. I will make d. I will bless

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) 1)“halfway” obedience v.1 (HAD)

The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, and said to him, ‘Get out of your country and from your relatives, and come to a land that I will show you.’ Acts 7:2-4

The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran, and said to him, ‘Get out of your country and from your relatives, and come to a land that I will show you.’ Acts 7:2-4

Then he came out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Haran. Acts 7:4

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Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) 1)“halfway” obedience v.1 (HAD) 2)Journeys to Canaan (12:4-6)

Then he came out of the land of the Chaldeans and dwelt in Haran. And from there, when his father was dead, He moved him to this land in which you now dwell. Acts 7:4

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Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) 1)“halfway” obedience v.1 (HAD) 2)Journeys to Canaan (12:4-6) 3)God Appears – blesses (12:7) 4)Abram builds 1 st Altar (12:7) 5)Continues in land-2 nd Altar (8-9)

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Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) 1)“halfway” obedience v.1 (HAD) 2)Journeys to Canaan (12:4-6) 3)God Appears – blesses (12:7) 4)Abram builds 1 st Altar (12:7) 5)Continues in land-2 nd Altar (8-9) v.6 – Moreh = Teacher v.8 – Bethel = House of God – Ai = heap of ruins

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) C.Abram’s Flight to Egypt 1)Runs to Egypt in Famine (10-16)

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Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) C.Abram’s Flight to Egypt 1)Runs to Egypt in Famine (10-16) 2)God protects (12:17-20) 3)Returns from Egypt (13:1-4)

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Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) C.Abram’s Flight to Egypt 1)Runs to Egypt in Famine (10-16) 2)God protects (12:17-20) 3)Returns from Egypt (13:1-4) - Back to Altar - Calls on God

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) C.Abram’s Flight to Egypt D.Abram and Lot 1)Conflict (13:5-7) 2)Abram and Lot split up (13:8-13)

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Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) C.Abram’s Flight to Egypt D.Abram and Lot 1)Conflict (13:5-7) 2)Abram and Lot split up (13:8-13)

Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1Corinthians 15:33

He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20

The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26

Abraham (12-25) A.Abram’s Call (12:1-3) B.Abram’s Journey to Land (12:4-9) C.Abram’s Flight to Egypt D.Abram and Lot 1)Conflict (13:5-7) 2)Abram and Lot split up (13:8-13) 3)God Promises Abram more(14-17) 4)Abram’s 3 rd Altar v.18- Mamre = abundance, fatness

And therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving-kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) are all those who [earnestly] wait for Him, who expect and look and long for Him [for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship]! (Is 30:18, Amplified)