We have all had some strange requests during our lifetime. 15 And God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah[a] shall be her name. Sermons on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Mark 8:27-38. Genesis 17:1-27 The Covenant of Circumcision 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty 17:1 Hebrew … 16 I will bless her and even give you a son from her. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. One’s name may be the most intimate feature of one’s identity — of all identifiers, our names come the closest to naming who we really are. Genesis 17:1-7; 15-16 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 March 1, 2015 Second Sunday in Lent This second Sunday in Lent offers for our preacherly delectation what appears to be … 2nd Sunday in Lent, Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. by Dr. John Holbert on Monday, February 22, 2021. 5 No longer shall your name be called Abram,[b] but (E)your name shall be Abraham,[c] (F)for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. (M) 7 I will establish my covenant(N) as an everlasting covenant(O) between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God(P) and the God of your descendants after you. 16 I … Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Let us pray... Courtnay Veazey. 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, "I am the Almighty God. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 God's Not Done With Us Yet! I certainly do, and after reading Genesis 17:1-7,15-16, we can expect God to keep His promises to Abraham. The Lent 2B Sermon Starters include commentary and illustration ideas for Mark 8:31-38 from the Lectionary Gospel; Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 22:23-31 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 4:13-25 from the Lectionary Epistle. What is the significance of John's birth and Zechariah's subsequent psalm of praise? I certainly do, and after reading Genesis 17:1-7,15-16, we can expect God to keep His promises to Abraham. The context for the covenant story of Abraham has its roots in the covenant story of Noah, because the covenant that God established with Noah shares certain characteristics with the covenant that God establishes now with Abram/Abraham. Yes, I will bless her, and she will be a mother of nations. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 March 1, 2015 Second Sunday in Lent . … (K) 6 I will make you very fruitful;(L) I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. Terence E. Fretheim. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. Obey me and always do what is right. English Standard Version (ESV). Howard, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015. 17:2 And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous." The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist Series Contributed by Bradford Reaves on Oct 29, 2020 | 1,135 views. 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. Genesis 17:1-7. (D) 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you(E) and will greatly increase your numbers.”(F), 3 Abram fell facedown,(G) and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you:(H) You will be the father of many nations. Many pastors tell stories of someone in their life who once said to them, “You should consider becoming a pastor.” And at the time, they may have thought the suggestion made no sense at all. The Rev. Commentary on Mark 8:31-38. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. Psalm 22:23-31. To receive these posts by email each Monday, sign up. Howard, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015. 2 nd Sunday in Lent February 28, 2021, Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. Scripture: Genesis 17:15-16, Genesis 17:1-7. 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old,(A) the Lord appeared to him(B) and said, “I am God Almighty[a];(C) walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Commentary on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. The Covenant of Circumcision - When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. 6:9; Deut. God was committed to the covenant He made with Abraham and his descendants. Her name will now be Sarah. Commentary on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. I do. "Laughter may seem a little uncouth during Lent; after all, this is a season of spiritual practices, of discipline, forty somber days in which we pack up our Alleluias and put them in storage. God declared Abraham righteous in Genesis 15 simply because Abraham believed, but this faith must never be separated from obedience that flows from faith. genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 The Sign of the Covenant 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, ‘I am God Almighty; * walk before me, and be blameless. Genesis 17:15-16 New International Version (NIV) 15 God also said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah. Genesis 17:1-7 English Standard Version (ESV) Abraham and the Covenant of Circumcision 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty;[ a] walk before me, and be blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.” 3 Then Abram fell on his face. What’s in a name? 2 nd Sunday in Lent February 28, 2021, Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 If one is reading straight through the book of Genesis, arriving at chapter 17 could easily be seen as a serious letdown. Sermon Lent 2 B Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 March 2, 2015. ch. 18:13; Job 1:1; Ps. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38; Psalm 22:22-30; Download this page as a Word Document. All rights reserved worldwide. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, ‘I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 This text is used for the Lectionary Year B on March 1, 2015. Home / Sermons / Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Mark 8:27-38. I will bless her, and (B)she shall become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”. (I) 5 No longer will you be called Abram[b]; your name will be Abraham,[c](J) for I have made you a father of many nations. Genesis 17:15-16 15 God said to Abraham, "As for your wife Sarai, you will no longer call her Sarai. I find him easy to relate to, largely because of how honestly he’s depicted in the pages of Holy Scripture. Scripture: Genesis 17:15-16, Genesis 17:1-7. Commentary, Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Cameron B.R. Genesis 17:1-7 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Sign of the Covenant. 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Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” 3 4Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: Ge 28:3; 35:11; 43:14; 48:3; 49:25; Ex 6:3; Ru 1:20; Job 5:17; 6:4, 14; 22:21; 33:19; 36:16; Isa 13:6; Joel 1:15; Mic 6:9, S Ge 5:22; 20:5; Dt 18:13; 1Ki 3:6; 9:4; Job 1:1; Ps 15:2; 18:23; 78:72; 101:2, ver 17; Ge 18:2; 19:1; 33:3; Ex 18:7; Nu 14:5; Jos 5:14; 7:6; Jdg 13:20; Eze 1:28; 3:23, ver 15; Ge 32:28; 35:10; 37:3, 13; 43:6; 46:2; 1Ki 18:31; 2Ki 17:34; 1Ch 1:34; Ne 9:7; Isa 48:1; S Jn 1:42, Ge 1:28; 22:17; 26:22; 28:3; 35:11; 41:52; 47:27; 48:4; 49:22; Lev 26:9; Dt 7:13, ver 16, 19; Ge 18:10; 21:1; 36:31; Isa 51:2; Mt 1:6, Ex 6:7; 20:2; 29:45, 46; Lev 11:44-45; 18:2; 22:33; 25:38; 26:12, 45; Nu 15:41; Dt 4:20; 7:6, 21; 29:13; 2Sa 7:24; Jer 14:9; Rev 21:7, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print. Denomination: United Methodist. A life that matters (Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Mark 8:31-38; Lent 2B) In this week's readings, God's covenant-making continues. Within Genesis 17, we see that God explicitly names Sarai—who is crowned with the new name, Sarah—as the mother of nations and kings (Genesis 17:15–16). Christopher Marlin-Warfield, author and pastor . Read More. 16 I will bless her, and moreover, I will (A)give[b] you a son by her. Genesis 17:1-7. A name identifies, describes, and presents us. 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” 3 4Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: Sermons Series Second Sunday in Lent 5; First Sunday in Lent 6; Transfiguration 1; Fifth Sunday after Epiphany 3; Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2; Third Sunday after Epiphany 3; Genesis 17:1-7; 15-16 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. 7 And I will (I)establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, (J)to be God to you and to your offspring after you. Biblical Commentary Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 EXEGESIS: GENESIS 9-21. Chapter Parallel Compare. God makes it clear that there is no covenant without her. You may find the Scripture lesson by selecting the following link: (Genesis 17:1-7,15-16). ” 3 Then Abram p fell on his face. Called to the Cross-- Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Psalm 22:23-31-- Dean Feldmeyer, Katy Stenta, Thomas Willadsen, Mary Austin, Christopher Keating, George Reed-- Second Sunday in Lent - B-- 2021 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, God showed up and said to him, "I am The Strong God, live entirely before me, live to the hilt! Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16; Share Tweet Save. Chapter Parallel Compare. We know that the ways of God are different from the ways of the world. The RCL is an ecumenical schedule of selected biblical texts to be read over a three-year cycle. 2 I'll make a covenant between us and I'll … 0 Comments 0 Comments; I really like Peter. What Sort of God? him— Elohim) said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but her name will be Sarah. Dr. David E. Leininger February 26, 2021. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. "Laughter may seem a little uncouth during Lent; after all, this is a season of spiritual practices, of discipline, forty somber days in which we pack up our Alleluias and put them in storage. THE CONTEXT. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. Bible Gateway Plus makes studying Scripture easier than ever. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 March 4, 2012 Of all the problems with the lectionary that many preachers use fairly regularly, the choice of verses in the pericope for today is among the very worst. And God said to him, 4 “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be (D)the father of a multitude of nations. 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty;[a] walk before me, and be (A)blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and (B)may multiply you greatly.” 3 Then Abram (C)fell on his face. First Reading. God declared Abraham righteous in Genesis 15 simply because Abraham believed, but this faith must never be separated from obedience that flows from faith. 5:48. 2 I will make my covenant with you and give you many descendants." You may find the Scripture lesson by selecting the following link: (Genesis 17:1-7,15-16). Are you getting the most out of Bible Gateway? If one is reading straight through the book of Genesis, arriving at chapter 17 could easily be seen as a serious letdown. The Collect. Genesis 17:1-7,15,16 17 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Commentary, Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Cameron B.R. 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; [] walk before me, and be blameless. Lent 2B February 22, 2021. Genesis 17:1-7. Denomination: United Methodist. Gospel. Commentary on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 A name is a powerful thing. 6 I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make (G)you into nations, and (H)kings shall come from you. Lent 2 • Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16 • March 4, 2012. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16; Share Tweet Save. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, "I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. (C) I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations;(D) kings of peoples will come from her.”. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. What is the significance of John's birth and Zechariah's subsequent psalm of praise? By Paul Devantier. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. Chapter Parallel Compare. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16; Share Tweet Save. 17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “ I am God Almighty; 1 walk before me, and be n blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and o may multiply you greatly. For more commentary on this week's readings, see the … Night Special 8-8: Christopher Marlin-Warfield. Romans 4:13-25. 16 I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist Series Contributed by Bradford Reaves on Oct 29, 2020 | 1,135 views. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. See the whole schedule here.. You may also be interested in The Narrative Lectionary, which covers the narrative portions of the Bible in a four-year cycle.While we are currently following the RCL, the lectionaries intersect from time to time. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16. In thirty years as a pastor, I have encountered some memorable names. New International Version (NIV). Sermon Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 God's Not Done With Us Yet! (Q), 15 God also said to Abraham, “As for Sarai(A) your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah. 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, God showed up and said to him, "I am The Strong God, live entirely before me, live to the hilt! Lent B Eric Fistler February 28, 2021 Mark, Psalm 1-74, Genesis, Romans Comments Thurs. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Mark 8:31-38 “What’s Your Response?” Lent 2 March 1, 2015 We are now 2 weeks into the Season of Lent, 2 weeks into our journey with Jesus and His disciples as they journey to Jerusalem, where Jesus will die on the cross for our sins. March 8, 2009. Reading. 2 I'll make a covenant between us and I'll give you a huge family." by MaryAnn McKibben Dana. (B) 16 I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. 119:1; Matt.