1. House of Israel Part 1 Judgments, promises & blessings of the Lord

2. Abraham- Patriarch & Prophet Abraham- grandfather of Jacob (or sir named Israel) Called the friend of God – James 2:23 Because of his faithfulness he received many promises & covenants of the Lord unto his descendants – especially Israel & his children. Isaiah 41:8

3. Covenant of Israel begins & ends with Abraham Genesis 13: 12-18 Given future lands of inheritance to his descendants. 3 rd Nephi 9: 63-71 Jesus Christ speaks of fulfilling God’s promises to Abraham’s descendants.

4. Abraham’s two sons Genesis 16:11-12- Descendants at war with each other today; commonly believed to be the Arab nations. Genesis 15:5-6 Abraham’s descendant’s numerous as the stars in the sky. Hebrews 11:8-12

5. Ishmael - Arab Nations Isaac- Nation of Israel; greater blessing Hebrews 11:18 Genesis 17:19-21

6. The rite of circumcision was instituted with Abraham consecrating the males to the Lord Genesis 17:10-12 Abraham prophesied of the 400 year captivity of the Israelite nation into Egypt & their release. Genesis 15:13-14 “The Hebrews” - Hebron where Abraham dwelt. Genesis 35:27

7. Abraham’s covenanted seed Isaac – Genesis 17:19 Jacob (Israel) Genesis 35:10, 23-29 Wife Leah: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Isaachar, Zebulun. Wife Rachel: Joseph, Benjamin Bilhah (Rachel’s handmaid): Dan, Naphtali Zilpah (Leah’s handmaid): Gad, Asher