The Promise to Abraham fulfilled: blessing is found in Christ

Gen 12:3 And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.

 

1.      Blessing. What is it all about? - Gen 12:1-3

a.      Blessing was conditional - Gen 22:18

b.      Blessing was specific to a particular part of Abraham’s family line

Passed to Isaac but not Ishmael - Gen 26:4

Passed to Jacob but not Esau - Gen 28:14

 

2.      Blessing of Abraham ultimately fulfilled in Christ - Luk 2:13-14; Act 3:25-26

 

3.      Blessing of Abraham shared by all who believe. Gal 3:7-9

 

4.      What blessing have you experienced this year in Christ?