Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Genesis 17:1-14
by: Dale Rood.
This was the third time that God affirmed His covenant with Abraham and his descendants (see Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-21). Here, we see that God changed Abram’s name to Abraham, “father of nations.” Abraham and Sarah were childless at this time. Can you imagine him telling his friends and neighbors, “Call me ‘Abraham’ from now on?” What would his friends say? It was not so important that Abraham announce this change, but it was important for him to hold to that promise and live according to its truth. What sort of thing is God asking you to hold close to your heart by faith?