God Almighty Reaffirms His Covenant and Provides a Personal Confirmation and a Generational Sign

Genesis 17:1-14

• God Almighty appears to Abram and reaffirms his covenant
  • Genesis 17:1–4
• Abram’s name is changed as a preemptive confirmation
  • Genesis 17:5–8
• Abraham, and all his descendants, are expected to be circumcised as a sign of their participation in the covenant
  • Genesis 17:9-13
  • Deuteronomy 30:6
• Any in Abraham’s household or line not circumcised are to be cut off from his people
  • Genesis 17:14

God Almighty Provides Further Clarity of the Covenant and Abraham Responds in Faith

Genesis 17:15–27

• Sarai’s name is changed and a name is given to their heir
  • Genesis 17:15–21
  • Numbers 24:17
  • Matthew 1:1
• Abraham obediently circumcises all of the males in his household
  • Genesis 17:22–27

So What?

• God Almighty keeps his covenant with Abraham by circumcising the hearts of all who come to him in faith.
  • Romans 4:9–12
  • Colossians 2:11–14