The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed.

October 6

Lesson 6

THE PROMISE OF A FUTURE

DEVOTIONAL READING: Hebrews 11:8–16

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Genesis 12:1–7; 13; 15; 17:8

GENESIS 15:5–21

KEY VERSE
In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates.—Genesis 15:18

LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction
      A.      Unbelievable!
      B.      Lesson Background
          I.      A People in the Future (GENESIS 15:5, 6)
      A.      Declaration (v. 5)
      You, the Star
      B.      Decisions (v. 6)
          II.      A Possession in the Future (GENESIS 15:7–11)
      A.      Purpose and Question (vv. 7, 8)
      B.      Command and Response (vv. 9–11)
      C.      Situations and Outcomes (vv. 12–16)
      Surprising Turnarounds
          III.      A Promise to Abram (GENESIS 15:17–21)
      A.      Covenant Confirmed (v. 17)
      B.      Covenant Stated (vv. 18–21)
Conclusion
      A.      Standing on the Promises
      B.      Prayer
      C.      Thought to Remember


Pelfrey, Lloyd, James B. North, et al. “The Promise of a Future.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2013–2014. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson & Jonathan Underwood. Vol. 61. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2013. 50. Print.