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God’s covenant

Week six

Reread Genesis 12:1-3.

Write out the two purpose clauses found in verses 2 and 3 that relate to the theme of God’s purpose and man’s responsibility.

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

The two purpose clauses reveal why God has chosen to bless Abram and give further definition to the theme of purpose/responsibility.

Why has God blessed Abram?

To which families is Abram supposed to be a blessing?

God continues to confirm His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. In the restatements of the covenant God continues to clarify the theme of blessing and purpose/responsibility. Read the following verses and write down your reflections. Notice how the analogies are used to communicate Israel’s role in God’s global purpose.

• Genesis 22:15-18

• Genesis 26:3-5

• Genesis 28:14-15

As a spiritual family, what can we do to reclaim the land and spread to the north, south, east and west?

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