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.

Finding Joy in Troubled Times

                                                                                                                                  Troubled Times

“we worry about natural disasters, economic collapse, anarchy, war, energy shortages, disease, famine, and a host of other concerns. Actually, we worry even more about the spiritual poisons surrounding our families.” (Finding Joy in troubled times)

While worrying about all these things, how do we keep from getting depressed and losing hope? What are we supposed to do to keep strong?

“Young people may want to put off families, or disengage and pretend there is nothing to worry about.” (Finding Joy in troubled times)

                                                               The Abrahamic Covenant

Combating the Worry

1.Overcome selfishness – We must gather Israel. As we forget ourselves and serve others our worry lessons because the Lord will help us as we help others

2.Become consecrated in the Lord – When we are consecrated we begin to be thankful that we are able to witness the fulfilling of prophecy. We may have more temptations but they won’t have power over us if we live the Gospel that our Father promised our fathers

  3.Be humble – Happiness can exist in small, comfortable homes. Be content with what you have and don’t envy what your neighbors have. Remember the Gospel and take advantage of the times when you can share it or show it to others by just being you.

4.Keep the proper perspective – Know what you want spiritually for you and your family and strive for it. Don’t be afraid to bring children into the world and don’t put it off for this such as finishing school, getting a job, getting out of debt… If you do you risk losing many of those promises.

 

                                                                                                                               My Thoughts

• By living worthy of the Abrahamic Covenant we need not worry about the future. We can find joy in small and simple things such as a hug, a laugh, and working with your children to clean your home.
•As we teach our children and others with love and compassion, the Lord will bless us in all that we do, He has promised us these things. Through these blessings we can find joy in troubled times.