1. Wednesday Night Adult Class South Jackson church of Christ Lesson 11 – God’s Covenant with Abram November 16, 2011 rpack119@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ray.pack www.wordpress.com/insidethebackpack

2. Introductory Thoughts Genesis 12 tells of the call God made to Abram A call to leave his homeland A call that was filled with promises A journey of approximately 400 miles Few men, outside of Jesus Christ, have made such a great impact on the world as Abram did James 2:23 – Friend of God

3. Background Notes Genesis 14 reveals that Abram was a man of great integrity Integrity demonstrated in three areas In Warfare In Worship In Wealth

4. Abram’s Word from God A Word About Abram’s Fear – Genesis 15:1 Reveals the peace from knowing God Reveals the protection from knowing God Reveals the prize that comes from knowing God

5. Abram’s Word from God A Word about Abram’s Future – Genesis 15:2-5 The simplicity of God’s promise The sovereignty of God’s promise The size of God’s promise

6. Abram’s Word from God A Word about Abram’s Faith – Genesis 15:6 The direction of his faith The depth of his faith The dividend of his faith

7. Abram’s Move Toward Maturity The Concern of Abram’s Faith – Genesis 15:7 God gives several reminders Of His person Of His power Of His plan Abram’s Response to God – Genesis 15:8

8. Abram’s Move Toward Maturity The Confirmation of Abram’s Faith – Genesis 15:12-21 The darkness The details The documentation

9. Applications for Today The Cycle of True Faith God Promises – We Believe – God Delivers Faith that is not tested is not a true faith Biblical faith is obtained in the same manner today as Abram acquired his faith – Romans 10:17

10. Lesson for Two Weeks from Today The Promise of Issac