By: KD Manes
From: KDManestreet Blog
The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:1-3
I broke Genesis 12 into two posts since this was getting long. This first part tells of Abram’s journey to Shechem in Canaan. Next week’s post will be about Abram’s detour to Egypt due to famine in the land, Genesis 12:10-20.
You may read Genesis 12:1-9 here: Bible Gateway.
Genesis 12:1-3 unveils God’s covenant with Abram. God promises a great blessing to Abram. He would create a special nation through Abram’s offspring, but there is one condition: Abram would have to obey and leave the comfort and security of his home.
In Genesis 12:1 the word “had” suggests that God’s message to Abram happened in Ur, even though 11:31 ends with Abram in Haran. Abram respected his father’s leadership, but after Terah died Abram obeys and sets out for the land of Canaan. Lot probably also believed God’s promises since he voluntarily went with Abram.
The original Hebrew wording “you will be a blessing” in verse 2 means, “Be a blessing.” Not only would God bless Israel—the nation God would craft from Abram’s family—but they would also bless the other nations. Israel was to be set apart, follow God, and influence those around her.
Through Abram’s family tree, Jesus Christ was born to save all people. Jesus also made a personal relationship with God possible.
Abram Worships God
Abram stops at Shechem (12:6-7), near the middle of Canaan (Joshua 20:7), where the LORD appears to him a second time. Again, God promises to give this land to Abram’s offspring. Abram responds with worship and builds an altar.
Layman’s Commentary Bible notes: “The word translated worship carries the idea of not only acknowledging, but also proclaiming the name of the Lord.”
Abram Camps Between Ai and Bethel
Abram heads out again. This time he and his group camp in the hills east of Bethel (12:8) as Abram continues worshiping God.
So What?
- Is God leading you to a place of greater service and usefulness to Him? Like Abram, don’t let your present comfort and security keep you from God’s plan.
- Regular worship reminds us of what God desires and motivates us to obey.
- Although geographically small, the land of Canaan was the main area for most of Israel’s history. Not only are Christianity’s roots from here, but Christianity has spread and positively impacted the world.
- America has been richly blessed as our forefathers and people honored God and sought to live by His principles, including the support of Israel. But when we as a nation turn our backs on God and His teaching we are inviting His judgment.
Truth in Palmyra 
August 28, 2015 at 04:57
Reblogged this on Talmidimblogging.
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August 28, 2015 at 06:21
Hey Brother Vincent good morning. Has the reblog option gone somewhere? I noticed it’s not on my tool bar now.
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August 28, 2015 at 09:31
Morning Brother Wally. It has for some sights, I noticed that with my last WordPress update.
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August 28, 2015 at 09:31
odd
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August 28, 2015 at 09:36
I think it might actually show who has a reblog option. However, I now see a visit sight and share option. Using the visit link you can copy and paste a post to your link and it will show the source. Using the share link won’t provide content of one’s post.
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August 28, 2015 at 09:44
When I share I usually paste with a link anyway so it’s on big deal to me
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August 28, 2015 at 12:44
Same for me brother 🙂
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August 28, 2015 at 08:58
I just noticed the reblog button was gone too. Another WP update to make our lives “better” I guess.
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August 28, 2015 at 08:59
Yeah they gotta change things all the time sheesh
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August 28, 2015 at 09:08
America has been richly blessed as our forefathers and people honored God and sought to live by His principles, including the support of Israel. But when we as a nation turn our backs on God and His teaching we are inviting His judgment.
Are these the same Christians that stole the land from the Native Americans and carried out ne of the largest genocides in human history, Wally?
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August 28, 2015 at 09:16
Yeah and that was wrong and horrendous. Post stands
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August 28, 2015 at 09:24
Watch your mouth not having that here. If that’s a problem go troll somewhere else
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August 28, 2015 at 09:25
Sorry, I will asterisk out the naught bits in future.
Problem?What problem?
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August 28, 2015 at 12:01
well, it’s rather hypocritical of you to say that “•America has been richly blessed as our forefathers and people honored God and sought to live by His principles.”
and then turn right around and say, “What happened was wrong. I personally abhor it. Being done in the name of religion is wrong as well.”
clearly as you admit, they were NOT honoring god or seeking to live out his principles.
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August 28, 2015 at 12:08
No they were not. And even today we should not treat other humans that way. They were not good with God when they did that and we are not now if we do. Look I am here to try to teach Christians to be better Christians and part of that is erasing the barriers we put between people. I can’t fix the past but can impact the future. Clearly not all people in the past lived lives which honored God but some did. Some do not now and some do. Thanks for commenting by the way
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August 28, 2015 at 09:43
Like I said, I don’t want you to take down the post. The more such posts are in the public domain the more people can read and judge for themselves whether Christians are being open and honest and telling the truth or talking Bulldust. Providing you are open to genuine dialogue and willing to explore evidence then this is great. It is how we progress and move along.It is how we have moved from the trees to the Savannah to become civilised.
And by continually talking people will eventually stop slaughtering each other in the name of one god or another.
This way we learn to be more understanding, empathetic, moral, ethical and generally more decent all round.
Don’t you agree this would be a good thing?
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August 28, 2015 at 09:47
Get this ark. This post was to explain a part of scripture no more no less. Your comments are not relevant to that purpose. Take a hike
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August 28, 2015 at 09:56
The post includes the point about the US being richly blessed etc.
Every single person in America should be made fully aware just how the US came into being. It should not be whitewashed and watered down. Millions upon millions died, largely because colonialists decreed they were fleeing one brutal religious regime to establish a god-given sanctuary away from such depredations. Yet, in the space of a couple of centuries the local population had been decimated through warfare and disease and the new ( largely) Christian overlords had built an initial thriving pastoral economy on the backs of the Negro Slave – all in the name of your god.
Don’t you think it a little shameful to boast that this was at the behest or by the blessing of your god?
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August 28, 2015 at 09:58
Once again this is not you forum to spew your garbage as it is not relevant to the post. Last warning
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August 28, 2015 at 10:03
What garbage, Wally? Everything I have written is the gods’ honest truth.
I am merely responding to the point about the US being ”blessed”.
The Native Americans never felt this way. And neither did the Negro slaves.
Please explain how it is not relevant?
Your county is built upon the decimation of the local population and the brutal subjugation of another.
If this is how you interpret your god’s commands then so be it.
You are obviously upset by the truth but please explain why it is not relevant?
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August 28, 2015 at 10:22
Ark it’s easy. What happened was wrong. I personally abhor it. Being done in the name of religion is wrong as well. I can’t change what happened. But I can do all that I can do to help others change their hearts and minds so that it does not happen again. That is not what the church Jesus himself formed is about. The fact that some perverted that message does not make the message wrong. If you actually took the time to talk to me and many others on here you would find that most are sickened by that type of thing. I certainly am. Of course religion has been responsible for bad things I don’t deny that. Every world view has. The problem is not religion nor atheism. The problem is sin and the fallen condition of man. Look at the history of your own country. There are some things there no one should be proud of. My country is far from alone in this. My final point is that even though you probably would not think it possible much of my life is centered on spreading the message that all of God’s children are equally special to Him and should be treated as such. In other words I try to make a real difference in the lives of real people. If you would put away the broad brush you paint Christians with you might have come to see that
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August 28, 2015 at 10:35
If the problem is sin then how do you explain so many of your forbears using the bile for justification to slaughter millions?
Sadly, the broad brush included most Christians of that era.
As it has done in every era.
I am well aware of the history of South Africa and have written about how certain Christians used the bible to justify Apartheid. This is sick, but nothing that has not been done before by Christians throughout history.
That you included the point about the US being blessed by your god suggests that the establishment of the US was sanctioned by your god, in very much the same fashion as the liquidation of the Canaanite population was/is justified by Christians even today.
Is this what you are saying, yes or no?
If all of your god’s children are special how come this message has been so distorted since your god first appeared on the scene in the Torah?
How is it if all these children are so special your own George W. cited your god as one reason for his opting to go to war, slaughtering even more of his children. And this based on a flagrant lie, as well.
Where was your god then? If George W. was receiving his guidance from your god – as he claimed – does this make him a frakking liar, delusional or was your god complicit in the slaughter of thousands upon thousands of human beings , his children – again?
Which was it, Wally?
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August 28, 2015 at 10:37
Bye bye
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August 28, 2015 at 12:21
Hey there Wally, sorry for the long comment.
Unless I’m mistaken, it appears that this post is trying to link Biblical support for national wellness (basically the overall well-being of a country) and following God’s commands. Additionally, I think the last part, “America has been richly blessed as our forefathers and people honored God and sought to live by His principles, including the support of Israel[,]” is attempting to link the promises made to Abraham to the wellness of the United States.
Ark brings up a fair point, because “sought to live by His principles” is a pretty broad statement. Some Christians at the time killed Native Americans for no other reason than they were savage, godless heathens. By not exploring what that means, it leaves things pretty open to interpretation. Even as recently as the 1960’s, there were organizations of people who bombed black churches because of a claim of Christian duty.
At the least, it would be helpful to explore the boundaries of what Christians mean by trying to live according to God’s plan.
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August 28, 2015 at 12:32
Hey SB. I actually don’t make the link between the blessings to us and those to Israel. And no prob on the comment by the way. People have screwed up the Christian Faith for centuries by not doing two things. Love God. Love your neighbor. It’s not a deep subject really. And yes if people in this nation return to God they will be blessed and if we do not we may be judged. Note carefully I said the people of this country not the government of it. Huge difference. Thanks for visiting
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August 28, 2015 at 13:46
The Native Americans who your Christian forbears slaughtered in their millions did not believe in your god. A great many still don’t. Will they still be judged and doomed to hell do you think, Wally?
Even after all the heinous things they suffered at the hands of your fellow god-fearing Christians, you still consider they are doomed to be eternally tortured in your god mad Christian hell?
What your Christian forbears were unable to accomplish in this life those Native Americans that still retain their own cultural beliefs your god will ensure to eradicate once they pass from the face of this existence, right?
How’s that sit with you? Make you feel self-righteous and warm and cosy?
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August 28, 2015 at 13:53
Ark do you actually ever read any thing? I am me. I am not Christopher Columbus. Nothing you wrote is relevant to this. Wipe the slobber from your eyes so you can read. This post is about explaining a passage of scripture. I am willing to divert from that to address legitimate question. I suggest you take you apparent hatred for this country and call the White House. And right after that go to the nearest Muslim web site and spout your hatred of their religion. Now stay on topic or stay away
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August 28, 2015 at 14:17
I always every post I wish to comment on very carefully indeed. Which seems a million miles from what you do, for if you did you might not so gleefully repost such drivel without first understanding the consequences of what the post actually portrays.
Perhaps you should reread it thoroughly and maybe have a rethink instead of stamping your shiny-shoed fundamentalist foot and petulantly spouting your now famous ”The Post stands”.
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August 28, 2015 at 14:22
Ark did you notice I tried to answer the question posed by SB? Do you wonder why? He acts like a human is why. Guess what? Treat me like a human and you will get farther. You actually know nothing about me or the way I actually live my life. Try that for a change
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August 28, 2015 at 14:25
You dance on a pin. Behave woth utmost honesty and I will treat you as you desire.
You actually have no decent answer only one that is dished out by your religion.
Why not think for yourself, just for once, and answer with your voice instead of trying to justify your religion and your god?
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August 28, 2015 at 14:31
No ask quit trying to justify acting the way you do by blaming it on the person. I asked very clearly what you know of either me or the way in which I lead my life. You have equated me with murderous barbarians over and over. It has been implied numerous times that I am a uneducated misogynistic bigoted hillbilly. Prove it. Show one thing from my life that would justify that.
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August 28, 2015 at 14:39
You align yourself with Christians. You re-posted a woman’s blog-piece that included the belief that your country is blessed by your god – which you stand by. The same god that has been cited over and over by your fellow Christian Americans every time they went/go into battle, including the attempted liquidation of the entire Native American Race.
And the biblical justification of the enslavement of million of Africans.
What more justification do you require?
Do you believe your god blessed the American Nation, yes or no?
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August 28, 2015 at 14:46
Nope. I asked you a specific question. I am not those people. That would be like me holding you responsible for Apartheid in your country or the horrendous concentration camps during the Boer war. You did not do that. Neither did I do those things. I condemn those things. So again explain what I have done and show proof.
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August 28, 2015 at 14:53
I wasn’t here when Apartheid started.
Neither was I here for the Boer War,- I am not that old, you know – which incidentally, was also fought by mostly Christians: especially the Dutch who were devout and considered themselves your god’s other chosen people.
Yet they gleefully treated the African abominably.
Of course the bloody English believed that god only looked down upon them and every one else was a bloody savage.
Now you have shot yourself in the foot again.
I am specifically asking why you posted a piece that stated your nation/country was blessed by your god.
Considering what has been done in the name of your god and continues to be done in the name of your god do you truly believe that your god blessed your nation.country?
Yes or no?
And if yes, how do you know?
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August 28, 2015 at 15:00
No afraid not. You tell me what I personally have done to you other than disagree that warrants the level of insults and such that you hurl my way. I am not here to be interrogated by you nor do I owe you an answer. On the other hand it is a valid question as to why you treat another person the way you do not based on what they have done but what they believe
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August 28, 2015 at 15:04
I just explained to you. You have re-posted a blog that supports the belief that your nation is blessed by your god. The same nation that went out of its way to exterminate the Native Americans.
You either believe your god blessed the USA or he did not?
Do you support what this other blogger writes or not?
It is a straightforward question.
If you are not prepared to defend the post then I must take it you support it, and thus my post stands.
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August 28, 2015 at 15:06
Nope answer the question. It’s you turn.
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August 28, 2015 at 15:09
If you align yourself with the beliefs of the collective then you deserve what comes your way.
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August 28, 2015 at 15:11
Got it. Then you have no more use here.
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August 28, 2015 at 15:12
Got it. Then you are unworthy of any respect.
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August 28, 2015 at 15:10
Therefore, unless you state otherwise, I am going to presume you do believe your nation/country is blessed by your god.
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August 28, 2015 at 19:05
luke 6:30 “give to everyone that asks…”
you really should just answer the simple question that ark asked of you.
and dont’ get all mad about it. matthew 5:11-12 “…11″Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12″Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
what you deem insults from ark are actually blessings, so rejoice and be glad wally and answer the question.
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August 28, 2015 at 18:54
wally, now come on, this rude hateful tone is not the way a Christian should respond. remember , you Christians are supposed to humble yourselves and don’t forget, “love your enemy”.
it really bothers me that a person that calls themselves a Christian can bring this whole country down the tubes because they refuse to follow the teachings of jesus.
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August 28, 2015 at 19:03
Well, gee golly. Yep love our neighbor as yourself. I agree. But at the same time God’s Word never teaches that I have to roll over and be anybody’s doormat, including yours. You got a need? I would do everything in my power to meet it, but that doesn’t mean you get to pummel me with your stone headed friend.
So…this conversation is done, as you, like the great stone head, have no interest in actually talking, but are only here to bully and harass a Christian.
Peace
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August 28, 2015 at 19:16
gosh wally, you are really beginning to upset me with your lack of biblical knowledge.
matthew 5:39 “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.”
this actually came out of the mouth of jesus, so it is god’s word that you do have to rollover.
you cannot handle ark’s question, and they are just that, questions, it’s not like he is actually slapping you in the face.
it would be great to see you actually suck it up and behave like jesus says you should behave and be nice to ark, no matter how much you think he is attacking you. it’s what jesus wants, and it’s what i want, too. I want you to be a better Christian, I want you to humble yourself and spare god’s judgement on America. give it a try wally.
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August 28, 2015 at 18:47
actually, Wally, you are wrong about the people of the nation returning to god. what the bible says about this:
2 chronicles 7:14 “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
as you can clearly see, he is only referring to christians, not the nation.
huge difference.
it is not the job of Christians to clean up the act or even to judge the nonbelievers.
and you Christians have no one to blame but yourselves if you cannot clean up your own act and god decides to judge this nation.
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August 28, 2015 at 12:40
Hit enter too soon sheesh. On our support to Israel I meant to add that scripture is clear that God will bless these who bless Israel and curse those who do not. But that the promises to Abraham are not for this Nathan’s
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August 28, 2015 at 12:57
Have a long weekend with a retreat but plan to read your blog next week!
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August 28, 2015 at 13:04
Well have a blessed and maybe even fun weekend!
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August 28, 2015 at 13:25
Thanks!
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August 28, 2015 at 13:38
I am curious, why does the US – specifically Christian US support Israel?
Israel is/was first and foremost a primarily Jewish state. Now, correct me if I am wrong, Christians do not consider Jews will go to heaven and are historically considered responsible for the execution of the character, Jesus of Nazareth.
In fact much of the antisemitism that is rife around the globe can be laid squarely at the feet of Christianity, and not least at the feet of Luther.
So as there is so much historical and inherent enmity for the Jews why do you ( mostly christian) Yanks beat a drum and go all ga-ga for Israel?
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August 28, 2015 at 13:44
Easy they are God’s chosen. He says I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. And what’s a persons salvation got to do with the way I treat them? Answer. Not a thing. And our sin was responsible for the death of Jesus. History in general has always hated the Jews and it’s no different today. That should tell you something.
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August 28, 2015 at 15:22
Why do you believe the Jews are hated?
And what should this tell me other than people do the most heinous things for the most ridiculous reasons.
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August 29, 2015 at 00:02
Nice post Wally and full of important truths people need to hear to hear. A lot of bickering and knashing of teethnsurrounding it too, which means you are on to something, keep at it!
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August 29, 2015 at 06:09
Absolutely, Tricia. And the more people read such posts the more they will come to realise the nonsense they have been fed. I salute Wally for posting this stuff and will always try to direct traffic his way to read it.
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August 29, 2015 at 09:07
I’m glad you did, it was quite enlightening to read the comments on your post and then come and read the ones here.
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August 29, 2015 at 09:54
And how do you square away being a Christian knowing your Christian forbears were largely responsible for one of the worst genocides in human history?
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August 29, 2015 at 06:54
Thanks Tricia. KD over there puts a lot of work into them for sure.
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August 29, 2015 at 07:17
Yes, we are currently discussing the post.
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August 29, 2015 at 09:04
Good point, I realized afterwards it was a reblog and should have acknowledged that. Very good stuff like I said. 🙂
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August 29, 2015 at 09:13
No problem LOL. I am just glad there are people with the smarts to put together good studies like that for the rest of us.
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August 29, 2015 at 09:07
My touchscreen typing abilities need help, lol.
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August 29, 2015 at 13:17
‘I am a uneducated misogynistic bigoted hillbilly. Prove it.’
Well, you are anti-abortion, anti-PP of which most services provide women’s healthcare not abortion, you are anti-gay because the bible says, so therefore that is, and you refuse to accept that gender specific language doesn’t discriminate against women. It’s ok to call me a chairman, for example?
Well, that’s two out of four. No idea about your education, but if you believe the bible is inerrant, I would question your critical thinking. Hillbilly? Don’t give a shit about that. I don’t do class discrimination.
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August 29, 2015 at 13:22
Nice! Thanks for dropping by and peace to you.
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August 29, 2015 at 13:37
You did ask. Always happy to help explain a different point of view 🙂
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August 29, 2015 at 13:46
And perhaps some day, if we could talk without my simply being the butt of insults, you might find that many of the perceptions you hold about me are incorrect. I’m pretty sure I have shown my willingness to do that in the past, and am willing to do it again. But, I’m not willing to just be treated as all of those things. On the other hand, me getting irritated and responding in kind is not appropriate and not how my Lord would have me respond. It’s rather a difficult situation. I have three options. Simply take it as what I, according to some, deserve for my abject stupidity. That’s one. Another is attempt to rebut the slurs on my character, which only leads to conflict and my anger, which is wrong also. Option three is to simply ignore comment written with no other purpose than to point out my immense failures as a human. That’s not so good, as then I am accused of running away. A sub option of that is moderate comments, which I really prefer not to do.
There is a 5th option, and I can’t really accomplish this except for myself. That option is that all the comments not be under girded with a constant opining of my apparent stupidity. Peace out until then.
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August 29, 2015 at 13:56
And, where, did I insult you, might I ask? I answered the question you posed above. I didn’t comment on your education or class. Merely misogyny and bigotry. I think that’s reasonable.
But if you don’t want to know why people think you are misogynistic, or at least sexist, and bigoted, why ask?
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August 29, 2015 at 14:01
I asked, Kate as an invitation to open discussion, not as a chance for you to prove that these things are true. That is the point I am making here. People’s assumptions about others are getting in the way. That’s all it is, no more and no less. And yes. the comments are insulting and demeaning. So, as I said. Peace out.
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August 29, 2015 at 14:45
I am sorry Wally. I don’t understand that.
What part of my reply did you not understand that I am not commenting on your education or whether or not you are a hillbilly. For what it’s worth I have been called a hillbilly too by a snotty-nosed woman.
But, I do question your knowledge of feminism and gay rights because you choose to defer to your biblical teachings, so, to people who don’t follow those views why is it unreasonable to say you are sexist and bigoted because of your views about women from the bible, and/or homophobic for denying the right to homosexual relationships?
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August 29, 2015 at 15:17
“why is it unreasonable to say you are sexist and bigoted because of your views about women from the bible,”
Ok great, this is a good starting point. Two things come quickly to mind and I will expand on them somewhat.
One. Kate, I don’t mean this in a confrontational way, but you actually don’t know what The Bible says about women. You admit freely that you have not read it and have no intention to. You have confessed freely that you rely on what other tell you that it says.It’s not nearly as awful as you have been led to believe. But, that conversation is not really on the table legitimately if you have not read the source material.
Two. You have no clue about how I feel, or how I treat women in my life or in my world. We have never talked about that. I can assure you that it is nowhere as grim and sexist as you imagine.
And that is my point. You have many presuppositions about the Bible, and about me as a Christian that simply may or may not be true. Perhaps if you actually took the time to explore and talk, you would discover many amazing things.
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August 29, 2015 at 15:47
Wait. I have three bibles in my homes. I used to have four but I chucked the family one. Have I read it from A to Z ? No. I’ll admit that. But, I have read some. ‘And three wise men came from the east,’ or whatever bible reading I nicely read at age not very old at our Christmas Nativity.
Luckily, we didn’t do sin or hell, just angels and nice fluffy things. We did read a few other bits. I’m not quite so ignorant as you choose to believe.
I get paid to read and edit. I don’t get paid to read the bible. So why would I read that or the Quran?
I do defer to those who have read it, and believe it and rejected it, what’s wrong with that?
Fine Wally. Talk feminism. I’m interested.
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September 3, 2015 at 11:48
Good Thursday. I’m afraid that the present state of our country is evidence that what our forefathers believed in and worked for has become the golden calf. We have certainly become a “Great nation”only to abandon God and become a bully to the world. I will make great nations out of you are those who live in this country who have not abandoned God and His promise. Ironically,we are the Sword of Damocles and are the ones being persecuted. Aloha
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September 3, 2015 at 12:15
Nicely put Art thank you for that. I believe we can do that one heart at a time by spreading the gospel as we should. Blessings to you
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September 11, 2015 at 09:43
Wow Wally! I can’t believe the angry comments going on here! It’s incredible how Christians can fight to an uncontrollable extent like this!
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September 11, 2015 at 10:07
Hey thanks for coming by but you lost me as the angry commenters were not Christians
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