This is Part 3 in our series on the Two Houses of Israel.
Here are your show notes for today’s class:
At a minimum, you should review YHWH’s promises to Abraham:
What is the Abrahamic Covenant?
Then, skim through at least 1 of the links in each of the following sections (PDFs provided for deeper study).
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COVENANTS IN SCRIPTURE
Understand the Different Kinds of Covenants
Can Royal Grant Treaties Shed Light on the Abrahamic Covenant
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THE IMPORTANCE OF INHERITANCE
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BIRTH RIGHT
Why is the birthright so emphasized in the Bible?
The Importance of Birthright and Blessing
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THE FIRST BORN
Why is the firstborn so important in the Bible?
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ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Shame in the Bible: From Ancient Hebrew Culture to the New Testament
Abram’s Name Changed to Abraham
What is the ‘coat of many colors’?
Blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh