20 Questions
According to Genesis 17, how old was Abram when the Lord appeared to him?
99
What did God promise to make Abram in Genesis 17?
A great nation
In Genesis 17, what was Abram's new name after making the covenant with God?
Abraham
What was the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham in Genesis 17?
Circumcision
At what age were males to be circumcised according to Genesis 17?
8 days old
Who else besides Abraham and his offspring had to be circumcised according to Genesis 17?
Both the slaves and the bought servants
What did God promise to give to Abraham and his offspring in Genesis 17?
A land to possess
How long was the covenant between God and Abraham supposed to last according to Genesis 17?
Everlasting
What did God command Abraham and his offspring to do in relation to the covenant in Genesis 17?
Keep it
What did God say would be the consequence of not being circumcised according to Genesis 17?
Exile from the land
According to Genesis 17, what would happen to any uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin?
He would be cut off from his people
What was the new name given to Sarai in Genesis 17?
Sarah
Who would give rise to nations and kings of peoples, according to God in Genesis 17?
Sarah
How old was Abraham when he laughed and questioned if Sarah could bear a child in Genesis 17?
100 years old
Who did Abraham suggest should live in God's sight in Genesis 17?
Ishmael
What name did God instruct Abraham to give to his son who would be born from Sarah in Genesis 17?
Isaac
What did God promise to make Ishmael in Genesis 17?
A great nation
With whom did God establish His covenant in Genesis 17?
Isaac
What did God do after finishing His conversation with Abraham in Genesis 17?
He went up from Abraham
What are the two covenants mentioned in the text?
The Abrahamic Covenant and the Mosaic Covenant
Study Notes
Genesis 17 Summary
- Abram was 99 years old when the Lord appeared to him
- God promised to make Abram the father of many nations
- Abram's new name after making the covenant with God was Abraham
- The sign of the covenant between God and Abraham was circumcision
- Males were to be circumcised at eight days old
- Besides Abraham and his offspring, all male servants born in Abraham's house or bought with money from foreigners had to be circumcised
- God promised to give Abraham and his offspring the land of Canaan
- The covenant between God and Abraham was to last throughout all generations
- God commanded Abraham and his offspring to keep the covenant by circumcising every male
- God said that if a male was not circumcised, he would be cut off from his people
- Any uncircumcised male who was not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin would be cut off from his people
- The new name given to Sarai was Sarah
- God said that Abraham would give rise to nations and kings of peoples
- Abraham was 100 years old when he laughed and questioned if Sarah could bear a child
- Abraham suggested that Ishmael might live in God's sight
- God instructed Abraham to name his son Isaac, who would be born from Sarah
- God promised to make Ishmael a great nation
- God established His covenant with Abraham and his offspring
- After finishing His conversation with Abraham, God went up from him
- The two covenants mentioned in the text are the Abrahamic covenant and the covenant of circumcision
"Genesis 17: Understanding God's Covenant with Abram" Test your knowledge on Genesis 17 and explore God's covenant with Abram, where He promises to make him the ancestor of many nations. This quiz will delve into the significance of this covenant and its implications for Abram's future.
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