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What did Abraham desire?
Genesis 15:2,
follow Jesus, become a righteous priesthood holder, and kept covanants with god
" God Hears me "
Who was the person who bore Ishmael for Abram?
Genesis 16
Hagar
" God Hears me "
How did Hagar see Sarai after she birthed Ishmael?
Genesis 16
Imagine you were introducing Melchizedek to someone who didn’t know him. What would you say? Look for ideas in Joseph Smith Translation, Genesis 14:26–27, 33–38
golden question
" Abraham paid Tithing "
Did Abraham care a lot about his riches?
Genesis 14:36-40
He probably did but not as much as he loved God.
How old was Abram when Hagar Concived?
He was 86
What do you learn about Abraham’s attitude toward wealth from Genesis 14:18–24
detached, principled attitude toward wealth, prioritizing trust in God over material gain
Why is it important for you to know about the covenant God made with Abraham?
revealing God’s unconditional grace, faithfulness, and plan to bless all nations through Jesus Christ
Because God wants to make a similar covenant with you.
“Melchizedek was a man of faith.”
How did he have faith
Genesis 14:18–19
Melchizedek possessed faith by acting as a righteous king and priest of "God Most High" (El Elyon) in Salem, independent of the later Levitical priesthood or Abrahamic covenant.
God wants me to make and keep covenatnts with him "
How can we get into the higher Heaven?
D&C 131:1-4
You get the priesthood.
" God Hears me "
Where did the angel find Hagar after she ran away?
Genesis 16: 1-8
By the fountain of water in the way to Shur.
Besides promising blessings, God told Abraham to “be a blessing” (
abraham 2 11
It means to be a leader by blessing those who deserve and curse those who need to be cursed.
God wants me to make and keep coventents with him " What did jesus promise to Abram and Sarah when they first saw and met him? Abraham 2:6-11
He promised to make a great nation and will bless them above every nation.
How old was Abraham when god asked him to be a blessinng between 70 80
He was 75!
"God Hears me"
How did the angel describe Ishmael?
Genesis 16:1-16
study Abraham 2:6–11 and make a list of what, god promised Abraham
have at least 3
A Land of Inheritance
Protection
Countless Posterity
A Great Name
A Blessing to All Families