Theory question 101
The CovenantSection A (Themes from the Old Testament)
(a) Highlight the main features of God's covenant with Abraham. (b) State three reasons for covenant relationships.
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(a) When Abram was 99 God appeared as God Almighty: "walk before me, and be blameless" (Genesis 17:1).
God would multiply him greatly (Genesis 17:2).
He would be father of a multitude of nations; his name changed to Abraham; kings would come from him (Genesis 17:4-6).
The covenant would be everlasting with his descendants; God would be their God (Genesis 17:7).
The land of Canaan would be theirs for ever (Genesis 17:8).
Every male to be circumcised on the eighth day as the sign; the uncircumcised would be cut off (Genesis 17:10-14).
Sarai renamed Sarah; she would bear a son, Isaac, and kings would come from her (Genesis 17:15-16, 19).
(b) Any three: to bind parties in a lasting relationship; to give security and protection; to define duties and obligations; to promote faithfulness and trust; to bring blessing and prosperity; to promote unity and peace.
List the terms of Genesis 17, then three reasons.