Genesis 12:1-3 – Commands and Blessings
God calls Abram out from his family and his country into the land of promise. God calls him to be separate and set apart, to believe, obey, and receive blessings. God doesn’t suggest to Abram that he might like it better somewhere else, He commands Abram to leave. God commands us to leave the territory and people of sin – are we willing to do so? Are we willing to love Christ more than our closest friends and family? Are we willing to leave sin and temptation behind and not look at the world as our home? God also commands Abram to trust Him. Abram doesn’t know where he is going or what it will be like when he gets there. He just has to follow God and take His word for it.
God gives Abram promises as well. Abram will be a great nation. This is a relief to Abram, for he has no children, but another test of faith that God will do as He says. God will bless Abram as He always blesses obedient believers. Abram’s name will be great with the true honour that comes from God when we are obedient. Abram will be a blessing to others. People will pray for God to bless them as He blessed Abram, and all around him will be blessed just by knowing him. God will bless or curse those who bless or curse Abram. Anything good done for God’s people will be rewarded, and anything done against God’s people will one day be punished. Finally, all the earth will be blessed through Abram for from his line will come the Messiah who will save His people from their sins.
Questions
- What does God command Abram to do?
- What are the 6 promises God gives Abram?
Prayer Points
- Pray that we will grow in our obedience and trust in God.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters