Abraham’s Seed

Opening Question

What is your ethnic heritage and how significant is that background in your daily life?

Introduction

God’s plan and purpose for Israel was far-reaching. And without question, their ethnicity comes into the story. But it certainly isn’t the only feature. In fact, Israelites were a “mixed race” from the start. They had no reason for ethnic pride as far as their spiritual election was concerned. This has far-reaching consequences for Christians of all people-groups today. God’s covenant wasn’t dependent on Israel’s pedigree, but in His selection.

Ezekiel 16:1-16

Read through this amazing passage. This chapter in Ezekiel is meant to show how ...