Gen 17:1-6

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• God renews the covenant with Abram. (1-6) Circumcision instituted. (7-14) Sarai's name changed, Isaac promised. (15-22) Abraham and his family are circumcised. (23-27)

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1-6 The covenant was to be accomplished in due time. The promised Seed was Christ, and Christians in him. And all who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abram, being partakers of the same covenant blessings.

In token of this covenant his name was changed from Abram, "a high father," to Abraham, "the father of a multitude."

All that the Christian world enjoys, it is indebted for to Abraham and his Seed.