Genesis 12-15

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 The narratives of chs. 12–50 tell the story of Israel’s patriarchs: Abram (later called Abraham) and the three generations after him. In vv. 1–3, Yahweh calls Abram to leave his home and set out for an unknown land. By following Yahweh’s call, Abram demonstrates his trust in Yahweh’s promise to bless him and make him a great nation. The patriarchal narratives center on Yahweh promises to Abram in vv. 1–3 for offspring, land, and blessing.
   Genesis 12 marks a shift as Yahweh narrows His focus to Abram and his descendants and begins to work through a specifically chosen people.
Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (Ge 12:1–9). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.

The Tower of Babel – What’s the Problem?
http://johnmarkhicks.com/2012/07/09/the-tower-of-babel-whats-the-problem/ With the beginning of chapter 12 the book of Genesis focuses once again on one specific individual. This time the writers will detail the life of Abraham who was to become the father of the Jewish nation and how the Seed of Promise was kept alive through him. (Genesis 12:1-20)







 Canaan
 The region of Phoenicia and Syria-Palestine. It was actually a geographic term, not an ethnic one, but the OT writers employed “Canaanites” to broadly refer to the range of peoples living in the region. After the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, “Canaanite” came to mean the pre-Israelite population without respect to race or social status.
Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (Ge 12:5). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press. Abraham and Lot


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This lesson reviews the relationship between Abraham and his nephew Lot as well as the godly wisdom the family leader used to resolve a serious dispute.

Melchizedek: A "Type" for Christ

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This lesson introduces the fascinating figure of Melchizedek, one of the earliest types or previews for Christ in the Bible.

The Gospel in the Old Testament


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In this section of Genesis God reveals the core principle of the Gospel to Abraham, salvation by a process of faith.