Letter 011 — The Envelope: Go (Genesis 12:1-9)

The first time in the Bible God says go. The man is old, settled, and has never heard this voice before. And the voice says go.In this letter- The canonical context — how Genesis 1-11 (universal) sets up Genesis 12 (particular)- A slow read of Genesis 12:1-9 (NKJV)- The structure of God's speech — three commands, five promises, one universal scope- Why the destination is hidden — to a land that I will show you- The pattern: faith begins with go, not with here is where you will end upScripture- Genesis 12:1-9- Genesis 1-11 (referenced as primeval history)Coming tomorrow | The Sender. Who Abram was before the call, and the father who quit halfway.> There'll be more mail tomorrow.Join me at hanksbiblestudy.com for more bible studies, devotionals, and resources to help strengthen your faith.Support Letters From Home at https://buymeacoffee.com/lettersfromhome