Read Genesis 12.1-9. In 12.1-9: God calls Abram and promises great blessing. In verses 1-3: This first promise to Abram of land, many descendants in the form of a great nation and blessings that will extend to all the families of the earth is a foundation for all of God's future promises to Israel. The promise of land and descendants will run like a thread throughout Genesis ( 13.15-17; 15.5-7, 18-21; 17.1-8; 22.15-18; 26.2-4; 28.11-4, 13-15) and beyond (Ex 6.4, 8; Deut 34.4). God promises Abram to make your name great as one who will be a blessing to other nations (v. 2). This element stands in contrast to the tower builders of Babel, who sought to make a name for themselves by their own selfish efforts (11.4) In verse 4: Abram immediately obeys God's command to leave his homeland and go to a place where he will receive a great blessing. Later God will call Abraham a second time to go and sacrifice his son and apparently give up his blessings (22.1-3). Comments or Questions..
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