Introduction

Context

Main Idea: God's gracious promises call for faith, but God's promises are fulfilled by his faithfulness.

1. God's Great Promises [Genesis 12:1–9]

     a. The Great Commission [Genesis 12:1–3]

          i. The Great Gommand to God [Genesis 12:1]

         ii. The Great Promises of Blessing [Genesis 12:1–3]

               1. A Great Nation

               2. A Great Blessing

               3. A Great Name

               4. A Great Responsibility

               5. A Great Prosperity

               6. A Great Protection

               7. A Great People

     b. The Great Obedience of Faith [Genesis 12:4–9]

          i. Abram Goes/Obeys

         ii. Through Shechem

        iii. To Bethel

        iv. Toward the Negeb

2. God's Great Faithfulness [Genesis 12:10–20]

     a. Abram's Descent and Deceit [Genesis 12:10–13]

          b. Egyptians Take Sarai [Genesis 12:14–16]

               c. The Lord Intervenes [Genesis 12:17]

          b.' Egyptians Return Sarai [Genesis 12:18–19]

     a.' Abram Sent Out [Genesis 12:20]

Conclusion

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