Babel and the Promise to Abraham

LESSON THREE

Babel and the Promise to Abraham

God gives Noah and his descendants a fresh start. But it does not take long for humanity to assert its supposed independence from God once again. Men build a great tower to make a great name for themselves. But God interrupts their plans, confusing their language and dispersing them over the earth.

Through Abraham the Serpent-crushing descendant will come and all the peoples of the earth will be blessed.

How will God fulfill his promise to send the offspring of the woman to crush the head of the Serpent? How will God restore to us the blessing of knowing him and reflecting his character in a flourishing world? How will he bring grace to the now-scattered nations of the world? He begins by making a promise to one man, Abraham. God promises him land, descendants, and blessing.

Through Abraham the Serpent-crushing descendant will come and all the peoples of the earth will be blessed.