People of the Promise

The first 11 books of genesis are the preface The stories are familiar cultural stories, but demonstrating that our God is not like the Gods of the world

We have looked at what Abraham did, today we are looking at progress in the promise. What did Isaac do?

Abraham is called and given a promise

From that day on Mankind had to either live according to the promise or not the promise Abraham leaves his father’s household to pursue a promise Isaac is forbidden from going back there. Abraham builds an altar Isaac Builds and alter

Abraham has trouble conceiving Isaac has trouble conceiving

Abraham digs wells Isaac digs wells

Abraham experiences a famine Isaac experiences a famine Abraham is met by powerful leaders Isaac is met by powerful leaders Lies about their wives One of Abraham’s sons is a son of the promise, one is not One of Isaac’s sons is a son of the promise is not Highlights: On a journey, not encouraged to settle Egypt is not really allowed