Genesis Part 48 | The Child of Promise Declared Text: Genesis 17:15–27 In this message, we explore how God clarifies His covenant promise to Abraham and Sarah, revealing that the child of promise comes through His grace—not human effort—and calling His people to respond in faith and obedience. Big Idea: God clarifies His covenant promise, showing that the child of promise comes through His grace—not human effort—and calls His people to respond in faith. Sermon Overview: - The reality of waiting and the tension between what God says and what we see - How God defines identity according to His promise—not our past or present circumstances - Abraham’s struggle as a picture of the tension between faith and sight - The danger of trusting what is visible and manageable instead of trusting God’s promise - The important distinction between God’s blessing and His saving covenant - The certainty of God’s promises and the call to trust Him fully - How true faith is demonstrated through immediate and complete obedience