Genesis 17 The Sign of the Covenant

Discussion Questions for Genesis 17:1-17:27

  1. Gen 17:1-8 What does God promise Abram?

  2. Gen 17:9-14 What is the importance of circumcision within the covenant? Who is included in the covenant?

  3. Gen 17:15-22 What is the significance of Sarai in these verses? (In Chapter 16, Abram has a son called Ishmael, but not from his wife Sarai.)

  4. Gen 17:23-27 How did Abram respond to God's words to him concerning the covenant?

What about Jesus?