HGP1. Running Head: HISTORY GUIDED BY A PROMISE History Guided by a Promise Darius Smith Grand Canyon University BIB 113 July 18, 2009 HGP 2. History Guided by a Promise God declares in Genesis 12 his universal intention: there is still to be a “blessing for all the nations,” but it will now come through his covenant through a single individual, Abraham. This covenant reflects exactly the creation triangle, only now on a smaller scale: God, Israel, and the land. The election of Israel and the promise of land are thus to be set in the context of God’s ultimate purpose for salvation of humanity and the recreation of all the earth; they were not ends in themselves, but means to a greater end.
Abrahamic Covenant Chart Reference: | AddressedTo: | CircumstanceUnder whichIt was reiterated: | “Ingredients”Which compose the covenant: | DevelopmentIn the book of Genesis: | Any change in Content or Emphasis: | Genesis 12:1- Now the Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people, and your father`s household and go to the land I will show you.” | Abraham | God`s call for Abraham to Canaan. | Abraham moved from Haran to Canaan-land. | Started with a call from God to Abraham. | There is emphasis put on faith as God`s call to Abraham required faith. | Genesis 12:2- I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you.
It is also a memorial of the Exodus, when the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, living in tabernacles, or tents, en route to the Promised Land. It is, therefore, a representation of faith in God’s protection and promises. In addition, the Feast of Tabernacles looks forward to the great ingathering of believers after the return of Christ, during the time of His millennial rule on earth. Comparing scriptures and history, it appears that Jesus the Messiah, at his first coming, was born during the fall holy day period. Just as the tabernacles, or tents, represented temporary dwelling places, the Messiah was made manifest in a temporary dwelling (body) as He came to tabernacle among us (John 1:14).
Conclusion………………………………………….………………………….... 9 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………….. 10 Introduction Abraham is seen as one of the most recognized characters in the Bible. The Abrahamic covenant is the first covenant that pertains to the rule of God. The covenant solely depended on God, who obliges himself to make the promises in the covenant come to pass. From the fall of Adam and Eve through the flood, God watched the human condition worsen by the increase of sin, but through the covenant with Abraham, God was going to establish a people who He could channel the knowledge of Himself and as a result bring salvation to the entire world. God through the covenant with Abraham made a way for the entire humanity to be blessed and in his encounter with God, Abraham developed an unwavering faith that is worth emulating by all who claim to be sons and daughters of God.
This intended that he was the divine Son of God and recognised as being ‘one with the Father’. Christian adherents believe of the divinity through the birth of Virgin Mary and the Son of God. Shown in the scripture passage Matthew 1:16, “and to Jacob was born Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ”, this can explicitly identify the Virgin birth, thus showing divinity. He was recognised as being human, living with normal human restrictions and sufferings however; was considered Son of God as his life, death and resurrection plays importance in humanity. Through the divinity and humanity of the Christ, Christians and believers share the stories through word of mouth.
Abrahamic Covenant Chart In Genesis 12 we find the first instance and introduction of the Covenant established by God and Abraham. It is here that God favors Abraham by pledging to make him a great nation, to bless him, and to make his name great. Form this passage through the following chapters in the Book of Genesis we observe the authenticity of the promise. Also, from this passage on throughout the Book of Genesis, we find that the promise is often challenged, yet it remained secure and unconditional. At first glance, one may doubt the fulfillment of the promise due to unfavorable occurrences.
In this paper I will discuss several character traits that I feel describe Abraham and the choices that he made throughout his life. “Faith is taking one step even if you can’t see the entire staircase.” During his life, Abraham took many steps of faith. In one instance, God told Abraham to pack up his things, leave his relatives, and go to a place that would be shown to him. It must have taken a lot of faith for Abraham to leave everything he knew to live in an unknown land, but Abraham had faith in who God is, and what He said that He was going to do. Abraham not only spoke of his faith in God, but also revealed it through his actions.
He did this because it is God who had chosen them and they are his and Jesus had been glorified among them. 28. What is the meaning of Jesus’ prayer “Holy Father, keep them in thy name?” 17:11. Bruce, p. 332. Since Jesus would no longer be with his disciples, he asks the father to watch over them by his name so that they may remain as one.
God questioned their actions and already knew what they had done. Another story was how Enoch walked with God and remained faithful to Him for 300 years. Enoch lived to be 365 years and God took him away to heaven with Him. Jesus promises us that if we serve Him he will see us through. In the scriptures Jesus explains that if we knock, the door shall be opened.
Hebrew and Greek Legacy 1. What is the covenant? (Clue: Gen. 12 and 15) The covenant was God’s promise to Abraham. The covenant was unconditional because it was a promise from God to Abraham and only God performed the ritual of moving between the animal halves which leads one to believe that the fulfillment of the covenant would be on God. There are three main elements of this covenant.