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sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.” Where circumcision was the Old Testament physical mark of the believer, baptism is the New Testament spiritual mark of the one who has been made complete, perfect in Christ. Baptism is the obedient expression of the operation of God to give the believer a circumcised heart. Baptism no more saves the New Testament believer than circumcision saved Abraham. “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” (Romans 4:3) The believer is saved by grace “through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8) E. THE WORD CONCERNING SARAI AND THE COVENANT PROMISE. Verses 15- 16. This promise also involved Sarai. Which is where Abraham had missed it 13 years earlier. God would fulfill His promise to Abraham through his true wife, Sarai, Not Hagar. 1. THE WORD CONCERNING SARAI’S NAME. Verse 15. Abraham’s wife would no longer be called “Sarai” now she would be known as “Sarah,” “a princess.” What is the difference? Sarah was to be considered a noble princess, a princess from whom kings would come. 2. THE WORD CONCERNING SARAH’S BARRENNESS. Verse 16. The promise was once again reiterated. Sarah would bare Abraham a son. This ninety year old woman would be the mother of nations. It has now been twenty-four years since Abraham left Haran. The promise has not changed, rather it has been reinforced and clarified time and again. Sarah would bare Abraham a son at this time the next year according to verse 21. II. THE RECEPTION OF THE COVENANT. Verses 17-18. A. ABRAHAM’S HOLY LAUGHTER. Verse 17. There are different kinds of laughter. Abraham’s laughter is not the laughter of unbelief. It is the expression of the overwhelming joy that comes from the heart that is sweetened by the Word of God through the Spirit of God. This is the rejoicing laughter of faith. B. ABRAHAM’S HEARTFELT LONGING. “Oh that Ishmael might live before thee.” (Genesis 17:18) Abraham’s thoughts go to Ishmael. He had poured his life into the young lad. For thirteen years he had tried to convince himself that Ishmael was the promised seed. But, God does not, and will not accept the works of our flesh to accomplish His plans. This is nothing new, it is the tendency of human flesh to produce Ishmaels rather than depend on God to accomplish His work His way. Christians and churches are begging God to bless their programs and their man made, flesh centered 37
methods and plans. And God will have nothing to do with it. He will not own such things. It may appear that God is blessing the worldly plans and fleshly methods of many churches. But, flesh, no matter how much you clean it up; no matter how you dress it up; is still nothing more than flesh. Remember, God told Abraham, “walk before me, and be thou perfect.” (Genesis 17:1) That is all that God requires of His children. He requires that they submit to Him and obey His word with all of the heart. III. THE REWARD OF THE COVENANT. Verses 19-22. A. THE PROMISED SEED SHALL COME THROUGH SARAH. 1. THE PROMISE OF ISAAC. Verses 19, 21-22. It is not accident that the name Isaac means “laughter.” There is true joy in God’s blessing. It is as though God is saying, “Abraham, I will give you true joy through my promised seed to you.” 2. THE INHERITANCE OF ISAAC. Verse 19b. The covenant would be passed on through Isaac. He would receive the promise of the seed and the promise of the land. God makes this promise to an unborn and yet future child. He even names him for Abraham. B. A PROVISION IS MADE FOR ISHMAEL. Verse 20. God responds to Abraham’s intercession for Ishmael. The LORD is a God of abundant and amazing mercy to His children and that even when they have not been faithful to His Word He blesses them. 1. THE PROMISE OF A SEED FOR ISHMAEL Verse 20a. God promises fruitfulness for Ishmael and that he would become a great nation as well. 2. THERE IS NO PROMISE OF LAND FOR ISHMAEL. God would bless Ishmael for Abraham’s sake but note must be taken of the obvious omission of a promise concerning a land for Ishmael’s descendants, the Arabs. Abraham was promised all the land of Canaan in verse 8 but that promise would to proceed to Isaac. The Palestinian people have no legitimate claim to Canaan. Their desire for a Palestinian homeland is a Satanic plot to drive Israel into the Mediterranean Sea. To a very great extent their purpose in turning world sentiment for them and against Israel has been extremely successful. God will fulfill His promise to Abraham as He ordained it in spite of the Arabs, and in spite of all those who are in league with them to destroy Israel. IV. ABRAHAM’S RESPONSE TO THE COVENANT. Verses 23-27. A. ABRAHAM OBEYED GOD. Verse 23. Obedience to the revelation of the Lord is what God expects from us. If you are lost, His word to you is, “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved.” (Acts 16:31). If you are saved it is, “walk before me and be thou perfect.” (Genesis 17:1). 38
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92 BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Barnes, Albert,
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