Knowing Faith

#102 – Abrahamic Covenant

Episode Notes

In this episode Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a look at Genesis 15 and discuss the Lord’s covenant with Abraham.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What does God tell Abraham he is going to do?
What is Abraham's hang up with this?
Let's talk about Genesis 15:6 “he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.”
What was the role of sacrifice in covenant ceremonies? Why the blood?
Are Christians participants in the covenant with Abraham?

Helpful Definitions:

Covenant: A promise in which God obligates himself.
Faith: Ongoing belief in the promises of God despite the disparity between what God has said and our current circumstances.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 15, Genesis 12, Romans 4, Exodus 3:14, Genesis 3:15, Galatians 3:8-9, Matthew 25-28, Galatians 3:28-29
“Echos of His Presence” by Ray Vander Laan

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