God’s 4,000-Year Secret: How the Abrahamic Covenant Points to Jesus

 

The Promise Hidden in Plain Sight

God made an audacious promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:3

“All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

At first glance, this seems to be about the nation of Israel. But 4,000 years later, the Apostle Paul drops a bombshell:  

> “The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say ‘and to seeds,’ meaning many, but ‘and to your seed,’ meaning ONE, who is CHRIST.”

> Galatians 3:16 (NIV)

Suddenly, everything changes.  

  > "Watch this 60-second breakdown of Galatians 3:16—then dive deeper below

 1. The “Seed” Mystery ki

God showed Abraham the stars and promised descendants as countless as the cosmos (Genesis 15:5). Yet Paul reveals:  

- It wasn’t just about quantity (millions of Jews).  

- It was about quality—one perfect descendant: Jesus.  

Why this matters:  

- If the promise depended on ethnic lineage, most of us would be excluded.  

- But because it’s about Christ, anyone who trusts Him becomes Abraham’s heir (Galatians 3:29).  

2. Stars vs. Cross: God’s Long Game  

- Abraham saw the stars → A symbol of God’s faithfulness.  

- We see the cross→ The substance of that faithfulness.  

This was God’s plan all along:  

- The blessing to all nations (Genesis 12:3) = Salvation through Jesus.  

- The land promise (Genesis 15:18) = Eternal kingdom under Christ (Hebrews 11:16).  

3. What This Means for You  

1. Your faith in Jesus grafts you into Abraham’s family (Romans 11:17).  

2. The Old Testament isn’t just history—it’s a roadmap to Christ (Luke 24:27).  

3. God’s promises are shockingly personal—He was thinking of you when He spoke to Abraham.  

Discussion Question:

“How does seeing Jesus as the ‘seed’ of Abraham change how you read the Old Testament?”  

(Reply in the comments!)