Gen 12, Continuing Adventures of Abram
vv6-8, Abram pitched his tent between Bethel and Hai
vv9-20, A Mischief in Mitzariym (Egypt)

Gen 13, Capital Wealth for Abram’s Sojourn
vv1-2, Riches from Egypt?
Hagar, Sarah’s handmaid, mother of Ismael
- Gen 16:1-16
- Gen 21:8-21
- Galatians 4:21-31
vv3-4, Return to place between Bethel and Hai
Bethel - “House of God” בית אל
Hai (or Ai, Josh 7:2) – “Ruin” העי

Gen 12-13, Christ Jesus Exalted in Abram’s Episode

Abram’s name - “Mighty Father” אברם
- unfulfilled hopes (Sarai barren, Gen 11:30)
- unique promise, Gen 12:7
- proclaims our hope in Christ

Abram’s faithlessness
- lies to Pharaoh, Gen 12:10-20
- did not remember God’s promises, Gen 12:7
- presents our need of Christ

Abram’s prophetic foreshadow
- type of Christ, Gen 13:1-4
- Mediator between Ruin & the House of God
- presents our empowerment through Christ, Rom 12:1