Leading question:

"How sure are God's promises? How do we know if He will really keep His word?"

Key Passages:

Galatians 4:21-31 – The birth of Ishmael and Isaac illustrate the false and true way of salvation.

Genesis 15:1-6 – God confirms His promise to Abraham by means of a formal covenant.

Exodus 19:3-6 – The reaction of the Israelites to God at Mt. Sinai reveals a mistaken self-confidence.

Key Points and Questions:

1. Covenant Basics: The predominant metaphor of salvation in the Bible is the idea of a covenant. A covenant was a formal agreement that bound two or more parties together. We continue to ...