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Promises to Abraham (Part 2)

This second part of our study into the promises to Abraham weaves together all the New Testament commentary on this faithful man. First, we see how he never received the promise of the land during his lifetime which necessitates that he be raised from the dead. The scriptures also show Jesus as the true son of Abraham and how believers are the spiritual descendants of the promise. This means we can receive the blessing of forgiveness and the hope to be partakers of the kingdom of God when Jesus reigns on the earth.

The first part of the Promises to Abraham can be found here.

A document with every New Testament passage concerning Abraham can be found here. 

Key Verse:

“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” (Galatians 3:8-9)

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. Quick review of the last podcast
    2. Overview of all the NT commentary on Abraham grouped into four categories
  2. The Land
    1. Given no inheritance (Acts 7:2-5)
    2. Sitting in the future kingdom (Matt. 8:11)
    3. The need for resurrection (Matt. 22:32)
    4. They all died in faith (Heb. 11:8-9,13)
  3. The Seed = Jesus
    1. The Genealogy of Jesus (Matt. 1:1-2; Luke 1:33,55,73)
    2. The Spiritual Seed (Matt. 3:9; John 8:33-58; Rom. 9:6-8)
  4. The Blessing of Forgiveness
    1. Peter’s preaching (Acts 3:25-26)
    2. Justified by faith (Gal. 3:6-9)
    3. Baptism into Christ to inherit the promises (Gal. 3:26-29)
  5. The Inheritance by Faith
    1. Heir of the world (Rom. 4:13) by faith (v. 16) and resurrection (v. 17)
    2. Faith and works (James 2:21-23)
  6. Conclusion

 

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Promises to Abraham (Part 1)

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