It's a New Day 

     Now begins the Word of God...again. Former years were mostly trouble, with no one seemingly in charge. 

     Following Noah, new settlements...Nimrod...a tower in Babel. Still there was hope! 

     A normal man...God will test, and if he passes the test, a blessing offered to people (made of dust, living on cursed ground) the world over. 

     God wants to redeem and save humanity. If the man he chooses serves him faithfully, a family will follow, ultimately a chosen nation of people separated from ungodly ways of other nations. And from this nation will come the Messiah, Savior, the promised offspring of the woman (see yesterday's blog, Genesis 3:15.) 

1. Abraham's call began with separation from his people. He became an alien and stranger on earth (Hebrews 11:13). A principle for all time.

2. His blessing would affect all nations (missionary efforts).  

3. His call included a heavenly home, where he would live forever in a city built by God. (No more dust or pain.)  

4. Obligations: God required obedience and commitment from Abraham. This included trust in God's Word, and a sincere endeavor to live a righteous life. 

5. God's promise and blessing extended to believing Jews and all who in true faith follow the "seed" of Abraham, as his heirs (Galatians 3:14, 16).

6. Abraham is declared a foremost example of true saving faith. Any profession of faith that does not involve obedience to the Lord is not Abraham's faith.

Next: Will he pass the test?