(God) I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him. – Isaiah 57:19 (KJV)
(Jesus) “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and be planted in the sea’; and it would obey you. – Luke 17:6-7 (NASB95)
…faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word (rhema) of God (Christos) – Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
The Key to Faith is saying what God
(Jesus) the One who sent me is true; so I say in the world only what I have heard from him. – John 8:26 (CJB)
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law (Deut. 28:15-68), having become a curse for us — for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE” — in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. – Galatians 3:13-14 (NASB)
Abraham…was called the friend of God. – James 2:23 (NASB95)
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. – Genesis 13:2 (NASB95)
(Abram) He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions,
– Genesis 14:16 (NASB95)
Genesis 12:1-4
When Abram was old God to make him a “Great Nation”
Abram: from OT:48; high father OT:48; Abiyram: father of height
(i.e., lofty) (Strong’s)
Genesis 13:14-18
God promised to give Abram
Then Abram moved his tent and came and dwelt by the oaks of Mamre (abundance), which are in Hebron (fellowship), and there he built an altar (worship) to the LORD. – Genesis 13:18 (NASB95)
Genesis 15:1-5
Abram spoke the not the
But Abram said, “O Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless… – Genesis 15:2 (NIV)
Ch.16:16
Abram is years old
Gen 17:1-5
Abram is years old
Abram had the promise for 24 years with
God changed his name so he would speak
Abraham: “father of a multitude” from OT:1
Father, in a literal and immediate, (or figurative and remote application) (Strong’s)
When Abraham began speaking the promise the began to manifest in
Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. – Genesis 21:5 (NIV)
Abraham God in advance for the
Without becoming weak in faith he (Abraham) contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah’s womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory (Doxa) to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. – Romans 4:16-25 (NASB)
He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” – Hebrews 13:5-6 (NKJV)
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them…And I have more faith in God’s protection than the Devil’s ability – Psalms 34:7 (NASU)
The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth. – Psalms 115:14-15 (KJV)