Gen 12:3 | TNotes | STEP | 12:3 Based on Abram’s obedience to the command to be a blessing (12:2 ), God gave him three more promises. • those who treat you with contempt: People who disregarded Abram and his covenant were rejecting God’s choice and plan. • All the families on earth will be blessed: By faith, they could participate in the covenant God was making with Abram. The blessing spread to the whole world through Abraham, Israel, the covenants, the prophets, Scripture, and the Messiah (Gal 3:8 , 16 ; cp. Rom 9:4-5 ).

cGal 3:8►

eRom 9:4-5►

‏ Genesis 12:3

12:3 ^a Based on Abram’s obedience to the command to be a blessing (12:2 ^b), God gave him three more promises.

• those who treat you with contempt: People who disregarded Abram and his covenant were rejecting God’s choice and plan.

• All the families on earth will be blessed: By faith, they could participate in the covenant God was making with Abram. The blessing spread to the whole world through Abraham, Israel, the covenants, the prophets, Scripture, and the Messiah (Gal 3:8 ^c, 16 ^d; cp. Rom 9:4-5 ^e).