Lesson 11 and 12 Cont. : Abraham and Israelites Flashcards
For by grace you have been _____ through faith, and this is not from you, it is the gift of God (verse)
saved (Ephesians 2:8)
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, A through whom we have gained ______ (verse)
access (Romans 5:2)
No one has greater _____ than this, to lay down one’s Love life for one’s friends
love (John 15:13)
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is law,
but thanks be to God who gives us the _____ through
our Lord Jesus Christ.
victory (1 Cor. 15:54)
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear,
but you received a spirit of _______, through which we cry,
“Abba, Father!
victory (Romans 8:15)
Salvation stages
Creation Patriarchal Prophetic Messianic Apostolic
is history affected by God’s
saving presence.
Salvation history
Salvation History is _______ and
progressive; gradually unfolding
Salvation History centers on the mission of
Christ. He is prefigured in every stage.
Christocentric
Salvation History is
still ______ for God’s
saving presence continues.
on-going
The points in Salvation History are
glued together by
God’s covenant
A contract freely entered into by two parties which are binding and each is
expected to be faithful and assume responsibilities and enjoy privileges
Covenant
Transition of covenant symbols
Rainbow — circumcision — decalogue — Jesus
As Christ fulfills salvation history, he also perfects
the _______, making it ______, _______, and ________
covenant; universal, eternal, and permanent
both the physical and spiritual
ancestor of the Israelites
Abraham
God’s starting point in building His people, the root
of God’s chosen people.
Abraham
are the descendants
of the twelve sons of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham.
Israelites
David is the son of
Judah
Jesus is the son of
David
Abraham’s faith stands as a
constant reminder to
the people of God that
faith establishes them in their most basic relationship to God.
The totality of Abraham’s response of faith is
shown as
he complies to God without hesitation
God promised Abraham that he will have a _______ and _____________
on of his own flesh and blood; will have lots of descendants and land.
But Abram wants more reassurance. So God tells him to bring
a bunch of animals, lay them out, and cut them in half.
the two ingredients for a great nation
Lots of people & lots of land
It is here that God changed the name of Abraham from ABRAM TO ABRAHAM.
Genesis 17
In ancient times, the term “great name” was connected to
kings
were the ones thought to have great names.
Ancient kings
“By myself I have sworn, says the LORD, because you have done this, and have not withheld your son, your only begotten son, I will indeed bless you, and I will multiply your seed . . . and shall blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” (verse)
(Gen. 22:15-18)
Isaac means
laughter
sons of Isaac and Rebecca
Esau and Jacob
REFLECTION: Isaac was conceived in the barren womb of Sarah through the power of God.
Jesus was conceived in the virgin womb
REFLECTION: Isaac is regarded as the willing victim
Jesus offered himself as the sacrifice