Learning About The Abrahamic Covenant

The Abrahamic Covenant

Bible Dictionary — pg. 602

Abraham 1:2, 18, 19, 31

Abraham 2:6, 9–13

Genesis 12:2, 3, 7

Genesis 13:2, 14–17

Genesis 17:1–7

1 Nephi 15:18

God’s Promises

1.       Eternal Increase (BD; Gen. 13:16; 17:2, 4, 6)

2.        All blessings available to posterity (BD)

3.        Christ would come through his lineage (BD)

4.        Certain lands as an eternal inheritance (BD, Abr 2:6, Gen 12: 7; 13:15,17)

5.        Gospel restoration (BD)

6.       Priesthood given to men (BD, Abr 1:18, 2:9)

7.        Gathering of Israel (BD)

8.        Adoption of gentiles (BD)

9.        Father of many nations (Abr 1:2, 2:9, Gen 12:2; 17:4,5 )

10.     Bless us (Abr 2:11)

11.     Find God(Abr 2: 12)

12.    Bless all families of the earth (Gen 12:3; 1 Ne 15:18)

13.     Become rich in monetary things (Gen 13:2)

14.     Many children (Gen 13:16; 17:2)

15.     Kings will come from his line (Gen 17:6)

16.     He will always be a God for us (Gen 17:7)

17.    Be fulfilled in the Latter Days (1Ne15:18)

Our Promises

1.       Get Baptized (BD, Abr 2:10)

2.        Temple Marriage (BD)

3.        Follower of Righteousness (Abr 1:2)

4.        Be missionaries (Abr 1:19, 2:6 )

5.        Record righteous things (Abr 1:31)

6.        Bless Abraham (Abr 2:11, Gen 12:3)

7.        Seek God (Abr 2:12)

8.        Walk before God (Gen 17:1)

9.        Be perfect (Gen 17:1)

10.     Keep his covenants (Gen 17:9)

The Lord promises so much more that we do. He has given us so much, so why is it so hard for us to live up to what we have promised in return.