The Mark of the Covenant

Genesis 17

By Stewart McCarter, August 01, 2021

God's everlasting covenant brings us salvation.

  1. THE PROPER PLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL

    1. God
    2. Abram/Abraham
    3. Sarai/Sarah
  2. THE MEMORABLE MARK OF THE COVENANT

    1. A promised fulfillment
      1. Numerous descendants
      2. Dedicated land
    2. A permanent scar
      1. Circumcision
      2. Everlasting
        1. Salvation descendants
        2. Land becomes the Earth (Psalm 2)
        3. Mark is the Holy Spirit
    1. THE PROMOTION OF A PROPER PARTNER
    1. Sarah is full partner in the promise
    2. Abraham reacts
    3. God lists the promises/blessings
    1. THE URGENCY OF UNCONDITIONAL OBEDIENCE
      1. That very day
      2. Everyone in the house
      3. The evidence of faith

    What about you?

    1. Realize what is available in the covenant.
    2. The blessing is for you, accept God's grace.
    3. Today is the day of salvation.