What happens later to the covenant made with Abraham?
Later, the Abrahamic covenant falls into the nation of Israel as God's plan progresses. Though made with Abraham, it originates and ends in God, so it never becomes invalid, is never broken, and is never rescinded regardless of human action.
Les explains that the Abrahamic covenant is found in Genesis chapter 12, verses 1, 2 and 3. It is an agreement that originated and ends in God. Even though it was made with Abraham, it will later fall into the nation of Israel as God's plan moves on down the pipe. Since it originates and ends with God, regardless of what man does, the covenant never becomes invalid, is never broken, and is never rescinded. This covenant is the beginning of the kingship idea that Matthew presents, where Christ is the King.
Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
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Where in Genesis is the Abrahamic covenant found?
Les teaches that Matthew's opening verse drives readers back to the beginning of the kingship idea, which began with Abraham. He directs students back to Genesis chapter 12, verses 1, 2, and 3, where the Abrahamic covenant is recorded. He notes a covenant is an agreement that originates and ends in God; even though made with man, in this case Abraham, and later falling to Israel, it never becomes invalid, is never broken, and is never rescinded.