Sep. 7, 2025 - Conventional

Genesis 17:1-8 and 15-19 represents God's formal covenant establishment with Abraham when he was ninety-nine years old, marking a pivotal moment in redemptive history. Written by Moses as part of the foundational covenant narratives, this passage occurs thirteen years after Ishmael's birth and reveals God's unwavering commitment to His original promises. God confirms His promise to Abram again, appears to him and changes his name to Abraham.