Ep 140 | Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2, Come Follow Me (February 7-13)

Show Notes Enroll in Institute Timestamps: 00:26 – The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant include preservation, protection, priesthood, power, a place, and posterity. 09:20 – The responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant is to make Christ’s name known to the world and help all to obtain priesthood and temple blessings. 19:29 – The Lord places Abraham and his posterity, Israel, in the center of the world. Our challenge is to influence the world without being influenced by the world. 30:12 – Abraham and Sarah experience “The Hero’s Journey”. Sarah’s combat with Pharaoh is similar to Eve’s battle with the serpent. 39:03 – Abraham grants the superior land to Lot. We should be generous with others as was Abraham. 40:33 – Anachronisms in Genesis 14 are clues as to when it was written. 43:21 – Melchizedek has largely been removed from the Hebrew Bible, but was had on the Brass Plates. Melchizedek is a type of Jesus Christ. 49:59 – Abraham and Sarah both gave God the benefit of the doubt in regard to his promise of having seed. Like them, we should do all we can to ensure the Lord’s promises are fulfilled. 52:48 – The ritual cutting of sacrificial animals in Genesis 15 relates to ancient covenant making. 57:56 – Abraham’s visionary experience included both light and darkness. 1:01:08 – The Lord tells Sarai to choose Hagar to bring forth Ishmael. The word used for bringing forth children relates to the idea of “building.” 1:05:44 – Circumcision is a token or sign of the covenant given to Abraham. 1:07:04 – How El Shaddai (the Almighty God) can be read as a representation of our Divine Mother in Heaven, with blessings connected to children and life. The historical evolution of Israel’s view of the nature of God. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts Listen on Audible Listen on Facebook Listen on Stitcher Listen On Spotify Listen on YouTube