Genesis 17

Chapter 17 is about God's Covenant with Abraham. Questions to Consider? Why the long wait for Isaac? How did God introduce himself? How did Abram react? How would you react? God had already promised Abram his seed would be blessed, but now he gives him instruction. Names have great meaning in those days. What did Abram's name mean? Revelation 2:17 Who was thh covenant made with..Abram only? The land of Canaan was promised to his physical heirs. What are his spiritual heirs promised? Why do you think Circumcision was the ordinance given? Is it symbolic? Would Gentiles be circumcised? Circumcision was replaced by what? What do the names Sarai/Sarah mean? Was Abraham Doubting God with his laughter? Why did Abraham pray for Ishmael? What was his prayer? What does Isaac's name mean?