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“And I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and I will give to your descendants all these lands. And all nations of the earth will be blessed through your offspring, because Abraham listened to my voice and kept my charge: my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.”” (Gen 26:4–5, LEB)
In pouring out his blessing, God is demonstrating his love. One perspective of God’s blessing highlights the nations as the recipient of his blessing and regards the lineage of Abraham simply as the vessel. Another perspective identifies Abraham’s lineage as the recipient of so great a blessing that they will impact the world as a blessing to the nations. God’s perspective is all that matters with regard to his blessings. What does he have to say about the matter? Perhaps both are legitimate. Continue reading
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