The underlying story in the Old Testament is about God’s relationship with the “chosen people,” descendants of Abraham, who we call the Jews.

In the new testament Paul tells us how Jesus Christ impacted this and now the promises God made to Abraham and his heirs are also made to Christians, regardless of their ancestry.

Romans 4:13, “Clearly, God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith.”

Galatians 3:29 ”
And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and God’s promise to Abraham belongs to you.”

Paul says in Romans 4:9, “Well, we have been saying that Abraham was counted as righteous by God because of his faith.”

In the same way we are made righteous, “right with God,” by our faith in Jesus. It is this faith that protects us, gives us hope in this life, and gives us eternal life afterward.

Dear Lord, Thank you for giving all of us the opportunity to be made right with you through faith in Jesus. Help us always keep in mind that it is this faith that saves us and leads us to do good. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.