Christ Is King Baptist Church

- Everyone in the story of the human race so far has failed-- Humanity is constantly trying to access the Divine on their own terms-- The genealogy of the blessed line of Shem ends with a family without much going for it- - Terah's family names are tied to moon worship- - From a human perspective, if God is going to do something He's chosen the wrong guy-- The LORD- Covenant - Blessing -v. 1-3-- - The LORD's Command -v. 1-- Leave everything - everyone you know to ARRIVE where God wants Abram to land- - God will take responsibility for getting us where we need to go- - The LORD's Promises -v. 2-3-- - I will make you a great nation -though Sarai is barren-- - I will bless you -- a promise of God's favor- - I will make your name great -- Abram will be a source of blessing to others- - The promise of Divine backing- - I will bless those who bless you- - I will harm those who harm you---God is saying to a fallen man- -I will do what's necessary to bring you where I want you to be---- Abram's Response- Obedience -