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 (Gen. 12:1-3)

Read Galatians 3:8. Do you think that Genesis 12 is the passage Paul has in mind? Explain your answer.

In Galatians 3:8, what connection does Paul see between
Abraham’s blessing and the Gentiles’ justification by faith?

In Galatians 3:8, why is the word “all” important?

Read Genesis 12:1-3. What part does faith play in this passage?

The end of verse 2 is not so much a promise as a command. A literal translation is not, “You will be a blessing” but “And be a blessing!” What difference does this make?

If we were to think that God doesn’t bless us to make us happy but to make us a blessing, what might change?

Do you think that “being a blessing” is a part of your calling and mission? Explain your answer.

Would you say the blessing given to Abraham was merited – that Abraham deserved it?

Can God’s blessing be earned or deserved? Explain your answer.

If obedience does earn God’s blessing, why should we obey?

Genesis 3-11 shows us how sin expands. How does Genesis 12:1-3 indicate the expansion of God’s blessing?

In what sense is Abraham the answer to the problem Adam caused?

Be specific: How has God blessed all peoples through Abraham? Does everyone benefit from this blessing? Explain.

The Apostle Paul speaks of “the obedience of faith” in Romans 16:26 (KJV). How does Abraham model the obedience of faith?

How was “the obedience of faith” related to Abraham’s blessing and the call for him to be a blessing (see Genesis 18:18-19)?

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