“and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” —Genesis 22:18 (ESV)

Bible Engagement

Tier 1: Genesis 17-18 Covenant
Tier 2: Genesis 17-20
Tier 3: Genesis 17-20

Tier 1 Questions
1. In chapter 17, we see God make a covenant with Abram. God expected Abram to walk faithfully with Him and be

. (see verse 1) Fun fact: the Hebrew word for “blameless” was also used to describe Noah and means “innocent, upright, having integrity, without blemish.”
2. Why did God change Abram’s name to Abraham? (see Genesis 17:4-6)

• What did God expect His relationship to be with Abraham and his descendants?

• God introduced

Reveal Answer

as a sign of His covenant, probably as a reminder of God’s promise of

Reveal Answer

. (see Genesis 17:6)
3. Who else received a new name by God in chapter 17?

• What blessing did God give to her?

4. Why did Sarah laugh at what the Lord promised to Abraham?

5. How did Abraham intercede, or pray on behalf, for the people of Sodom in Genesis 18?

Tiers 2-3 Questions
1. In chapter 17, we see God make a covenant with Abram. God expected Abram to walk faithfully with Him and be

. (see verse 1) Fun fact: the Hebrew word for “blameless” was also used to describe Noah and means “innocent, upright, having integrity, without blemish.”
2. Why did God change Abram’s name to Abraham? (see Genesis 17:4-6)

• What did God expect His relationship to be with Abraham and his descendants?

• God introduced

Reveal Answer

as a sign of His covenant, probably as a reminder of God’s promise of

Reveal Answer

. (see Genesis 17:6)
3. Who else received a new name by God in chapter 17?

• What blessing did God give to her?

4. Why did Sarah laugh at what the Lord promised to Abraham?

5. How did Abraham intercede, or pray on behalf, for the people of Sodom in Genesis 18?

• How did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?

• Why did God send angels to spare Lot and his family? (see Genesis 19:29)

6. God spoke to Abimelech in a

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so that Abimelech would not sin against

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. (see Genesis 20:3-7) How did Abimelech bless Abraham from this incident?

Application

1. Write down two things about God’s nature and human nature you learned today and respond in prayer.

2. Who can you intercede for this week? Write down the person’s name and ask the Holy Spirit to help you pray for this person at least twice this week.