1. The Genealogy of Shem (11:10-26)

2. Abraham: an idolater saved by God’s electing grace. (11:27-32)

3. The call of Abram and the giving of the promise. (12:1-9)

• Promise of nationhood
• Promise of blessing
• Promise of a great name (kingship)

The Giving of the Promise: The Call of Abram*

The divine word: command and promise (12:1–3)

Go! (Command)    

1. I will make you into a great nation (Promise)
2. I will bless you (Promise)
3. I will make your name great (Promise)

Be a Blessing! (Command)

1. I will bless those (plural) who bless you (Promise)
2. I will curse him (singular) who curses you (Promise)
3. In you all nations will be blessed (Promise)

Abram’s response: obedience (12:4–9)

1. Obedience (verses 4–6)
2. Confirmation (verse 7)
3. Obedience (verses 8–9)

*Taken from Gentry/Wellum’s “God’s Kingdom Through God’s Covenants”