Post on 16-Dec-2015
Clay Seals
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Clay Seals: King Ahaz
Clay Seals: Shema (Jeroboam)
Clay Seals: King Manasseh
Clay Seals: Baruch
Abraham: The Blessing that Overcomes the Curse
Roadmap of the Bible
Creation-------------------------------------------------------------------------New Creation Adam Noah Abraham Moses David Jesus
You are here:Genesis 11:27-12:7
The Story So Far…
Similar Beginnings, Similar Ends
A fresh start and a clean slate is not enough as long as man’s corrupt heart remains unchanged.
The Story So Far…
1. Adam2. Seth3. Enosh4. Kenan5. Mahalalel6. Jared7. Enoch8. Methuselah9. Lamech10. Noah (3 Sons)
Shem, Ham, Japheth
1. Shem2. Arphaxad3. Cainan4. Salah5. Eber6. Peleg7. Reu8. Serug9. Nahor10. Terah (3 Sons)
Abram, Nahor, Haran
The Story So Far…
Big Expectations for Abraham:
1.God will do something new/miraculous with Abraham.
2.The “Seed” of Abraham will continue the mission against Satan (cf. 3:15ff).
Who was Abram?
•He was from Ur of the Chaldeans.
Who was Abram?
•He was from Ur of the Chaldeans.
•His ancestors built the Tower.
Who was Abram?
•He was from Ur of the Chaldeans.
•His ancestors built the Tower.
•He was an idolater.
First Takeway:
God reaches out to save lost people.
Abraham MosesReceives the land Lawgiver himselfby faith alone. unable to enter.
The Great Reversal
CreationGen 1-2
GoodGoodBlessingBlessedVery good
FallGen 3
AbrahamGen 12:1-3
Curse
CurseCurse
CurseCurse
BlessBlessingBlessBlessBlessed
Died
Died
Died
Died
DiedDied
Died
Died
Died
DiedDied
Died
Died
The Great Reversal
Salvationfrom Sin
How we understand the gospel:
Healing of the whole universe
Israel’s Mission Statement
Command: Go Promise: great nation
Promise: bless youPromise: name great
Command: Be a blessingPromise: bless those who bless youPromise: curse those who curse youPromise: all families of the earth blessed in you