Relevant Verses: Genesis 12-17

Theme: A Relational World

Leading Question: How do you describe a good relationship?

The covenant found in Genesis 12–17 is known as the “Covenant Between the Parts.” The covenant was for Abraham and his offspring. In Genesis 12–17, we are able to recognize three developments of the covenant: In Genesis 12, God promises Abram land, descendants, and blessings, but does not place any stipulations or conditions for the covenant to be fulfilled.

According to Genesis 15, God vows to fulfill His promises again without conditions. He shows Abram a vision of a fiery torch passing between the animal parts of ...