Text: Genesis 12:1; 15:17–18; 17:1–5; 22:16–18

Topic: Covenant, Abraham, Circumcision, Ritual

Big Idea of the Message: God made a blood covenant with Abraham that God honored by fulfilling his promise of descendants and blessings. The sign of this covenant for Abraham was circumcision.

Application Point: We serve a God who promises blessings and binds himself to us in covenant.

 

Discussion Questions:

 

1.     What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message?

2.     Is it hard to trust people, especially when they promise you something?

3.     What is a modern example of biblical covenant?

4.     What did God promise Abraham? What took place in the covenant ceremony?

5.     Were Abraham and God equal in the covenant? Why or why not?

6.     What was the sign of God’s covenant with Abraham?

7.     How can we pray for you?

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