In Genesis 12, God made it clear that He wanted to bless the world through Abraham and his descendants. The Old Testament tells the story of how God’s relationship with the Israelite nation and His desire to use them to be His representatives in the world. From their humble beginnings as slaves in Egypt to their rise as a great monarchy under King David, God fulfilled His promise to Abraham by making their nation great. In week 2 of “Eden to Eternity,” the SE Online team will walk through the first half of Israelite history to see God’s unfolding plan of redemption and grace.