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Key Points of Parashah Lech Lecha 
Introduction
Parashah Lech Lecha (“Go Forth” or “Go for Yourself”) is found in Genesis 12:1–17:27. It marks the beginning of God’s covenant relationship with Abram (later Abraham) and is foundational for understanding faith, covenant, and the Messianic promise. The Tree of Life Version (TLV) Bible offers unique translation choices that reflect Jewish context and the unity of Scripture centered on Messiah Yeshua (Jesus).
1. The Call and Promise to Abram
Genesis 12:1–3 (TLV): “Then Adonai said to Abram, ‘Get going out from your land and from your relatives and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you. My heart’s desire is to make you into a great nation, to bless you, to make your name great so that you may be a blessing. My desire is to bless those who bless you, but whoever curses you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.’”
•    God’s Initiative: The journey begins with God’s call, not Abram’s own ambition.
•    Faith Response: Abram’s obedience to leave everything behind demonstrates trust in God’s promises.
•    Blessing to the Nations: The Messianic view sees this as a prophecy pointing to Yeshua, through whom all nations are blessed (cf. Galatians 3:8).
2. Covenant and Land Promise
Genesis 12:7 (TLV): “Adonai appeared to Abram and said, ‘I will give this land to your seed.’ So there he built an altar to Adonai who had appeared to him.”
•    Physical and Spiritual Inheritance: The promise of land is both literal (Israel) and spiritual (the Kingdom of God).
•    Seed as Messiah: means many descendants and  the “seed” ultimately points to the Messiah (cf. Galatians 3:16).
3. Abram’s Faith and Righteousness
Genesis 15:6 (TLV): “Then he believed in Adonai and He reckoned it to him as righteousness.”
•    Faith Credited as Righteousness: This principle becomes central in Messianic understanding of salvation—righteousness by faith, not works (cf. Romans 4:3, Galatians 3:6).
•    Foreshadowing Messiah: Yeshua’s atoning work is received by faith, echoing Abram’s trust.
4. The Covenant of Circumcision
Genesis 17:10–11 (TLV): “This is My covenant that you must keep between Me and you and your seed after you: all your males must be circumcised. You must be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you.”
•    Sign of the Covenant: Circumcision sets apart the descendants of Abraham as God’s people.
•    Messianic Fulfillment: In the New Covenant, circumcision of the heart (Romans 2:29, Colossians 2:11) is a  sign of belonging to God through Messiah.
5. The Blessing of Ishmael and Isaac
Genesis 17:19 (TLV): “But God said, ‘Nevertheless, Sarah your wife will bear you a son, and you will call his name Isaac. I will confirm My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his seed after him.’”
•    God’s Faithfulness: God honors His word, distinguishing the line of promise (Isaac) from Ishmael.
•    Messianic Lineage: The lineage of Isaac leads to Yeshua, the ultimate fulfillment of the covenant blessing.
Conclusion
Lech Lecha establishes the foundational themes of faith, covenant, and the blessing to all nations. From a Hebraic Messianic view, it is a prophetic blueprint pointing to the coming of Messiah Yeshua, through whom the promises to Abraham are fulfilled for all who believe. 
Selected TLV Verses Summary
•    Genesis 12:1–3 – God's call and universal blessing
•    Genesis 12:7 – Promise of land and seed
•    Genesis 15:6 – Faith and righteousness
•    Genesis 17:10–11 – Circumcision as covenant sign
•    Genesis 17:19 – The promise through Isaac

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Erev Shabbat with Ana & Ryan Willis

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