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Genesis 15
A Window or a Wall?
After the victory Abram and the Creator both receive a similar blessing from Melchizedech.
Abram and the Creator are mentioned not only in the same breath but in the same way.
Moreover, Abram’s blessing is bestowed by the Creator of heaven and earth, who was first mentioned in Genesis 1:1.
The blessing of creation is now transferred to the arena of history, where the Creator’s global purposes are being achieved.
The most high God, the Creator and conqueror of chaos, is at work defeating the enemies of Abram, giving this aged nomad regal dominion and authority over the kings of the nations.
God’s programme with and through Abram is to restore the original conditions of creation described in Genesis 1–2 (Gen.
14:19–20).
The fact that the blessing is given by someone who originates from what will become the holiest site in the Bible is significant.
(Jeru)Salem emerges as a geographical source of blessing for Abram; later it will surface as a source of universal blessing!
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We must see the world through God’s eyes.
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A-1 God reveals himself and makes promise
B-2-3Abram’s complaint and question
A’-4-6God revelation and confirmation
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v6—Now Abram was believing in Yahweh and he credited it to him as righteousness.
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A-7God reveals himself and makes promises
Sovereignty and Responsibility
B-9Abram’s complaint and question
A-9-21God’s revelation and confirmation
2. We must trust that God’s plans are better than our own.
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A-7God reveals himself and makes promises
We must trust that God’s plans are better than our own.
B-9Abram’s complaint and question
A-9-21God’s revelation and confirmation
We must respond to God’s plan with faith, obedience, and joy.
3. We must respond to God’s plan with faith, obedience, and joy.
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