Gen 17, Continuing History of Abram

Covenant Renewed, 17:1-8
Circumcision Commanded, 17:9-14
Changed Name & Child Foretold, 17:15-22
Cutting Carried Out, 17:23-27

Gen 17, Certain Details from Abram's History

Abraham, v5 ( אברהם ): father of multitudes
Abram ( אברם ): mighty father

Sarah, v15 ( שרה ): princess
Sarai ( שרי ): my chief, my prince

Isaac, v21 (יצחק ): will laugh

Covenant, v2 - Heb. b'riyth (ברית)
Circumcision, v10 - Heb. mool (מול)

Gen 17, Christ Jesus Exalted in Abram's Episode

The Gospel According to Circumcision

Birth & Blood (Christ's incarnation); Son of the Covenant
Gal 4:4; Luke 2:21-23

Blood & Death (Christ crucifixion); Satisfaction of the Covenant
Exo 4:24-26; Isa 52:14

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Regenerating Truth Behind Circumcision
a. change of name, vv5, 15
b. Deut 30:6; Ezek 36:26-27; 2 Cor 5:17

Required for Receiving of Promise
a. Josh 5:2-6
b. Rom 4:8-13