Classroom•Abraham
Module 3

The Seed and the Covenant

The Abraham story zooms in on God’s promise to make Abraham the father of many nations. Will Abraham trust God? See how Abraham faces his test.

2 Hours 33 Minutes
Begin Session 11
The Seed and the Covenant
Sessions
  1. The Genesis 1-11 Melody Repeats
    Session 11
    The Genesis 1-11 Melody Repeats
    Can a dry wilderness have the same meaning as a flood? Study how the biblical authors link themes together to create resonance between different images.
    29 Minutes
  2. Seed Like Stars
    Session 12
    Seed Like Stars
    God promises to make Abram’s descendants as countless as the stars, but is this just about a big family? Discover the layered meaning of God’s words.
    30 Minutes
  3. God's Covenant with Abram
    Session 13
    God's Covenant with Abram
    Explore the meaning of covenants in the Bible as God formalizes his promise to Abram.
    33 Minutes
  4. The Oppression of Hagar
    Session 14
    The Oppression of Hagar
    God’s covenant partners take matters into their own hands with tragic results. Track Abram and Sarai through another failed test narrative.
    26 Minutes
  5. The Covenant of Circumcision
    Session 15
    The Covenant of Circumcision
    What does God do when his covenant partners mess up? Find out how circumcision demonstrates both God's judgment and his grace.
    33 Minutes
  6. Quiz
    The Seed and the Covenant
    9 Questions