Foundations of Redemptive History Part 2 - Week 5

Study Questions

1. What name does God use for Himself in v.1? What does this communicate about God?

2. What is the command God gives Abram (v.1), and why do you think that He commands it?

3. How many times does the word “covenant” appear in this passage? Why would circumcision be used as a sign of this covenant?

4. What are the promises that God makes to Abram? Compare them to some of the previous passages. What are some of the similarities/differences?

5. What are the name changes in this chapter? Why are their names changed?

6. Who is included in the covenant sign? Be specific. What happens to those who refuse the sign?

7. In v.17-18, How does Abraham respond to the reiterated promise? What is revealed about him when he brings up Ishmael’s name? How old was Abram when Ishmael was born, and how old is he now? Why does this matter?

8. What does Abraham do at the end of the chapter? When does he do it?

9. What does this chapter reveal about the relationship between divine promise and human obedience?