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Old Testament Themes Of Genesis 12: 1-4

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The Bible speaks of numerous subjects and issues. Form love, and loss, to service and salvation. Chapter to chapter is rich with interconnected themes and premises. Of the multitude of themes housed with in the Bible, I will draw from the Old Testament Themes of faith, worship, and Gods grace.

In the Old Testament, Abraham is found to be a man of great faith in the Lord. In Gneisses 12:1-4, we see that Abram’s begins to show his faith in the Lord, and displays how he is ready to take the mission God has placed on him, and receive the blessing upon him and his family. God will become Abraham’s protector and his foundation. The Abrahamic covenant is the direct result of Abraham’s faith. It is then that his name is changed from Abram, to Abraham …show more content…

It was this promise that brought Moses to free them out of slavery, and lead them out of Egypt. God promised the Israelis the land of Canaan, a land “flowing with milk and honey” (Ex. 3:17). The land of Canaan was a fortified city, but “the people living their (were) large and powerful (Num. 13:28),” some of who were giants. The Israelites protest God’s plan to override the city, but it is Joshua who proclaims; “The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land! And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safely into that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. Do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the Lord is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!” (Num. 14:7-9) Joshua’s faith in God, and His promises holds true through adversity. Even in the battle of Jericho, when all seemed lost, we see Joshua’s faith prevail. Unable to penetrate the city walls, or overthrow Jericho’s mighty warriors, defeat seemed eminent. But, the Lord was on their side. It was Joshua’s faith in the lord that won the victory. The Lord said to Joshua “Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams' horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have all the people give a loud …show more content…

His mercy delivered the Israelites form Egypt, and developed Moses to lead them to the promise land. Gods grace is also seen at Mount Sinai, when Moses pleaded for God’s love and grace for the Israelites, after forging a golden calf for worship. (Ex. 32:9-14) In the Old Testament, we can find God’s grace extended to His people, from Noah, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. To Moses and kings, and entire nations.

The Old Testament Themes of faith, worship, and Gods grace, are a small fraction of those that can be found within the Bible. All colliding to tell His ultimate story, of His rescue of mankind, and His pursuit to rebuild the relationship between us and

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