Application of 11:10-26 (11.16) ObservationsImplications Our World Applications I Jesus is the connector to the righteous lineage of Abraham. C Church must embrace its righteous lineage for God’s blessings. C The whole righteous lineage will be exalted when Christ returns. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Shem’s Genealogy (11:10-26) Abraham was brought into covenant with God because he belonged to a lineage that continued the righteous lineage of Seth. Israelites have been brought into covenant with God because they belong to a lineage that continues the righteous lineage of Seth and Abraham.

Application of 11:10-26 (11.17) Israelites must overcome the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Implications (Many informative and affective implications derive from this directive.) Our World Applications I Jesus overcame failures of the past. C Church must overcame failures of the past. C Invisible church will completely overcome past in Christ’s return. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Terah’s Genealogy (11:27-32) Abraham overcame the failure of the previous generation to enter Canaan. Observations

Application of 12:1-9 (11.18) Our World “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” ObservationsImplicationsApplications Abraham’s Migration (12:1-9) Abraham was called to blessings for himself and others upon condition of obedience. Israelites are called to blessings for themselves and others upon obedience. Abraham went to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Abraham traversed the entire land by calling on Yahweh. Israelites must go to Canaan despite the presence of threatening Canaanites. Israelites must traverse entire land by calling on Yahweh. I Jesus called to blessing upon obedience, C Church called to blessing upon obedience.. C Church will receive conditional blessings. Jesus went toward NH NE despite enemies. Church must go toward NH NE despite enemies. Church will overcome all enemies.. Jesus depended on God. Church must depend on God. Church will utterly depend on God.

Abraham’s Early Interactions with Others (12:10-14:24) A.Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) B. Abraham and Lot (13:1-14:24) Outline (12.1) II. Original Meaning III. Modern Application I. Structure and Content

Abraham and Others (12.2) I will bless those who bless you. I will curse those who curse you. and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you Egypt, Lot, Eastern Kings, Melkizedek, Sodom and Gomorrah, Philistines Genesis 12:3

Death and Progeny (22:1-25:18) Background and Early Experiences (11:10-12:9) Covenant Relationship with God (15:1-17:27) Later Contacts with Others (18:1-21:34) Earlier Contacts with Others (12:10-14:24) Structure of Abraham’s Life (12.3)

Structure of Early Encounters (12.4) Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) Abraham and Lot (13:1-13:24)

Structure of 12:10-20 (12.5) Beginning of Sojourn (12:10) Pharaoh Holds Abraham (12:11-16) God Inflicts Pharaoh’s House (12:17) Pharaoh Releases Abraham (12:18-19) Completion of Sojourn (12:20)

Abraham’s Conflict with Lot (13:1-18) Travel into Canaan (13:1-4) Resolution of Conflict (13:5-9) Peaceful Separation (13:10-13) Divine Approval of Resolution (13:14-17) Travel Further into Canaan (13:18) Abraham’s Conflict for Lot (14:1-24) Prelude to Abraham’s Battle (14:1-12) Victory in Battle (14:13-16) Aftermath of Battle (14:17-24) Structure of 13:1-14:24 (12.6)

“Israel’s World” Moses “Abraham’s World” Gen 12:10-14:24 The way Abraham interacted with Pharaoh and Lot explained how Israel was to relate to Egypt and the descendants of Lot. Original Meaning 12:10-14:24 (12.8) Abraham Egypt Israel Egypt Lot Moabites Ammonites

“Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) Abraham forsakes Egypt for Canaan. Abraham forsakes Egypt for Canaan. Conflict with Lot (13:1-18) Abraham made peace with Lot by separation. Abraham made peace with Lot by separation. Conflict for Lot (14:1-24) Abraham defeated eastern kings and rescued Lot. Abraham defeated eastern kings and rescued Lot. Moses Connections/Anticipations (12.9) Israelites must forsake Egypt for Canaan. Israelites must forsake Egypt for Canaan. Israelites must live at peace, but separate from Lot’s descendants. Israelites must live at peace, but separate from Lot’s descendants. Israelites must defeat enemies of Lot’s descendants. Israelites must defeat enemies of Lot’s descendants. Adumbrating

“Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) Moses Connections in (12.10) Beginning of Sojourn (12:10) Pharaoh Holds Abraham (12:11-16) God Inflicts Pharaoh’s House (12:17) Pharaoh Releases Abraham (12:18-19) Completion of Sojourn (12:20) Israel sojourns under famine. Pharaoh oppresses Israel. God inflicts Pharaoh’s house with plagues. Pharaoh releases Israel. Israelites leave Egypt wealthy. Correspondences

“Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) Moses Meaning of 12:10-20 (12.11) Abraham left Egypt behind to go to Canaan as God delivered him. Israelites must continue to leave Egypt behind to go to Canaan for God delivered them from Egypt. (Nu 11:5; Josh 5:9) Observations Implications

“Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Conflict with Lot (13:1-18) Moses Connections in 13:1-18 (12.12) Travel into Canaan (13:1-4) Resolution of Conflict (13:5-9) Peaceful Separation (13:10-13) Divine Approval of Resolution (13:14-17) Travel Further into Canaan (13:18). Israelites met Lot’s descendants. Conflict grew and was settled. Israelites were to maintain separation from Lot’s descendants. God approved of Israel’s treatment of Lot’s descendants. Israelites had to travel after leaving Lot’s descendants.

Historical Connections (12:13) Leaving Egypt Conflicts Moabites and Ammonites Abraham’s Experience Israel’s Experience

“Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Conflict with Lot (13:1-18) Moses Meaning of 13:1-18 (12.14) Abraham treated Lot with kindness and separated from him with God’s approval. Israelites must treat Moabites and Ammonites with kindness and separate themselves with God’s approval. (Dt 2:9; Nu 25:1) Observations Implications