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

2. Abraham and Others (12.2) I will bless those who bless you. I will bless those who bless you. I will curse those who curse 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 Egypt, Lot, Eastern Kings, Melkizedek, Sodom and Gomorrah, Philistines Genesis 12:3

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) Earlier Contacts with Othersw (12:10-14:24) Earlier Contacts with Others (12:10-14:24) Earlier Encounters with Others (12:10-14:24) Life of Abraham (11:10-25:18)

4. Earlier Encounters with Others (12:10-14:24) Structure of Early Encounters (12.4) Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) Abraham and Lot (13:1-13:24) Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20)

5. Structure of 12:10-20 (12.5) Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) 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) 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)

6. Structure of 13:1-14:24 (12.6) Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) Abraham and Lot (13:1-14:14) Abraham and Lot (13:1-14:24)

7. 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) 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) Abraham and Lot (13:1-14:24) Structure of 13:1-14:24 (12.6)

8. Abrham’s Earlier Encounters with Others (12:10-13:24) Abrham’s Earlier Encounters with Others (12:10-13:24) A.Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) A.Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) B. Abraham and Lot (13:1-14:24) B. Abraham and Lot (13:1-14:24) Outline (12.7) II. Original Meaning III. Modern Application I. Structure and Content

9. “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. 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 Moabites Ammonites

10. “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

11. “Abraham’s World” “Israel’s World” Abraham and Egypt (12:10-20) Moses Connections in 12.10-20 (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) 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. Israel sojourns under famine. Pharaoh oppresses Israel. God inflicts Pharaoh’s house with plagues. Pharaoh releases Israel. Israelites leave Egypt wealthy. Correspondences

12. “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. 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) 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

13. “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). 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. 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.

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

15. “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. 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) Israelites must treat Moabites and Ammonites with kindness and separate themselves with God’s approval. (Dt 2:9; Nu 25:1) Observations Implications