Narrative, Law & Covenant

Read the text

Genesis 22:1–19

Read the primary passage aloud twice. On the first reading, listen for the burden of the text. On the second, mark repeated words, contrasts, commands, promises, causes, and conclusions.

• Exodus 19:1–6
• Deuteronomy 6:1–9
• Galatians 3:15–29

Language desk

Words that clarify—not words that perform.

Confirm each gloss by its use in this context. A lexicon offers possibilities; the sentence, paragraph, author, and canon determine what a word is doing here.

Form the doctrine

The theological claim

Covenant location controls how commands and promises reach the church.

Defense drill

Say it under pressure.

Show why Christians do not reproduce every action narrated in Scripture.

• State the opposing claim in a form its adherent could recognize.
• Open the controlling passage and establish the immediate context.
• Make one clear argument before adding supporting texts.
• Ask a diagnostic question, listen to the answer, and return to Christ and the gospel.

Wednesday assignment

Carry the truth into the week.

Mark every divine command, promise, and narrative detail in Genesis 22.