Sevenfold Promises
Genesis 12:2, 3
And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing:


I. OF THE FEE-INCARNATE JEHOVAH TO ABRAM.

1. A great inheritance.

2. A great posterity.

3. A great name.

4. A great blessing.

5. A great alliance.

6. A great defense.

7. A great influence.

II. OF THE INCARNATE WORD TO HIS DISCIPLES.

1. The kingdom of heaven.

2. Divine consolation.

3. Inheritance of the earth.

4. Divine satisfaction.

5. Divine mercy.

6. The vision of God.

7. A place in God's family (see Matthew 5:1-9).

III. OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST TO HIS CHURCH.

1. The tree of life.

2. A crown of life.

3. Hidden manna, the white stone, and a new name.

4. Power over the nations, and the morning star.

5. White raiment.

6. The distinction of being made a pillar in God's temple.

7. A seat on Christ's throne (see Revelation 2., 3.). - W.



Parallel Verses
KJV: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

WEB: I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.




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