GENESIS 15 = GOD, THE PROMISE KEEPER
Bible Background: The story of Abram and Sarai starts in chapter 12. God-in seeking to bless and work with the whole human race-has zeroed in on a particular family, and promises 1) Many descendants, 2) Land for them, and 3) To bless all the families of the world through them.
Digging Deeper: 1. Abram and Sarai (later on identified as Abraham and Sarah) have been called by God and asked to trust in some pretty major (and unbelievable) promises! Following God’s lead and trusting God are not easy things! Abram and Sarai have taken some detours in that effort. God has continued to bless them. But, they remain childless! In those times, being unable to have children was often a sign of God’s disfavor, certainly not a sign of God’s blessing. It was also a source of shame. (Note this is the first of a number of stories where barren women eventually end up having very special babies!)
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