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1. This promise(1) narrows down previous Messianic anticipations, inasmuch as it points to the family instead of the race, as the source whence the Great Benefactor should arise;

(2) vastly widens them, inasmuch as it indicates that the beneficent work of that Benefactor will be universal.

2. We conclude that this is an anticipation of Christ, because(1) it has proved to be an accurate description of Him;

(2) it is only true of Him;

(3) New Testament distinctly applies the Scripture to Him. This warranted, we look for the advent of Christ as for —

I. THE ADVENT OF A BENEFACTOR FROM AMONG THE JEWS. This suggests-1. The proper interest we should take in the Jewish people.

2. The solemn warning that contact with what is most sacred does not ensure blessing.

II. THE ADVENT OF A BENEFACTOR FOR THE WORLD. We may adoringly notice —

1. The way in which Christ has already been a universal blessing.

2. The future that there yet must be for Christianity.

(Homilist.)

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KJV: And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

WEB: In your seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."