CIRCUMCISION AND THE PROMISE
The act of circumcision was a part of the covenant which included the
land promise (17:1-14). It should be noted the giving of the land was
unconditional, but retaining it was conditional (Deuteronomy 28:58-64;
Deuteronomy 29:22-28). The land promise was later fulfilled... [ Continue Reading ]
LAUGHING AT GOD'S PROMISE
When Abraham was ninety-nine years old, God told him Sarah would bear
a son (Genesis 17:15-16). It is interesting that her name was changed
just as Abraham's had been. Sarah means "princess." Her new name was
appropriate since the greatest king the world has ever known wou... [ Continue Reading ]