EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 17 MIN
Genesis 12-15, pt. 1
from The Listener’s Commentary · host John Whittaker
Genesis 12-15 These four chapters focus on God's call to Abraham. They cover a span of 10 years from the time God first called Abraham's and gave him the promises to God reaffirming the promises with a covenant in Genesis 15. Here is a short overview of each chapter: 12 - God’s call and promise and Abraham's obedience and entrance into Canaan 13 - Abraham and Lot separate and God re-affirms his promise of offspring and land to Abraham 14 - Lot captured by invading warlords, rescued by Abraham, and Abraham is blessed by a priest-king named Melchizedek 15 - God restates his promises to Abraham and makes a covenant/treaty with him to guarantee them BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com GIVE - The Listener’s Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here: https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net
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Genesis 12-15 These four chapters focus on God's call to Abraham. They cover a span of 10 years from the time God first called Abraham's and gave him the promises to God reaffirming the promises with a covenant in Genesis 15. Here is a short overview of each chapter: 12 - God’s call and promise and Abraham's obedience and entrance into Canaan 13 - Abraham and Lot separate and God re-affirms his promise of offspring and land to Abraham 14 - Lot captured by invading warlords, rescued by Abraham, and Abraham is blessed by a priest-king named Melchizedek 15 - God restates his promises to Abraham and makes a covenant/treaty with him to guarantee them BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com GIVE - The Listener’s Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here: https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net
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