This fall we will be "Steeping In" to the Narrative Lectionary.  

 

Sunday, September 15

God's Promise to Abraham

                     Genesis 15:1-6                        ​

 

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After these events, the word of YHWH came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram!  I am your shield; I will make your reward very great.”

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Abram said, “But my Sovereign, My God, what good are these blessings to me, so long as Sarai and I will die in disgrace?  My only heir is a foreigner who lives in my household, Eliezer of Damascus.  Since you have given me no offspring,” Abram continued, “an attendant in my house will be my heir.”

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Then the word of YHWH came to Abram and said, “This person will not be your heir.  Your heir will be of your own flesh and blood.”  Then God took Abram outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can!  As many as that, you will have for descendants.”  Abram believed YHWH, and God accounted it to Abram as righteousness.

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