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2. Promises made to Abraham
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3. “ Christmas family tree Promises made to Abraham
Every inclination of the thoughts of the hearts of men is only evil all the time. —Genesis 6.5
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4. “ Christmas family tree The LORD had said to Abram,
“Leave your country, your people and your father's household
and go to the land I will show you.
I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you;
I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you….
To your offspring I will give this land.”
—Genesis , 7
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5. “ Christmas family tree Promises made to Abraham
Promises made to David “
Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent. —2 Samuel 7.2
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“I took you… I have been with you… I will make your name great… I will provide… I will also give you rest…
The LORD declares to you that the LORD himself will establish a house for you: When your days are over and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom….
Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.”
—2 Samuel , 16
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“I took you… I have been with you… I will make your name great… I will provide… I will also give you rest…
The LORD declares to you that the LORD himself will establish a house for you: When your days are over and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom….
Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.”
—2 Samuel , 16
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O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.
Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Sovereign LORD, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever —2 Samuel
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9. Christmas family tree Promises made to Abraham Promises made to David
Promises broken because of sin?
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10. “ Christmas family tree Promises made to Abraham
Promises made to David
Promises broken because of sin?
Promises fulfilled in Jesus “
In your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed. —Genesis 22.18
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11. “ Christmas family tree Promises made to Abraham
Promises made to David
Promises broken because of sin?
Promises fulfilled in Jesus “
The promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. —Galatians 3.16
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12. Christmas family tree Promises made to Abraham Promises made to David
Promises broken because of sin?
Promises fulfilled in Jesus
The promise of rest
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13. A D B C Promises made to Abraham Promises made to David
Promises broken because of sin?
Promises fulfilled in Jesus
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