THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB

THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 3:6

Supporting Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 26:1-5, Genesis 28:10-15, Matthew 22:32, Hebrews 11:8-21

INTRODUCTION:
When God introduced Himself to Moses at the burning bush, He chose to identify Himself as “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” This was not a random declaration, but a profound revelation of His nature, His covenant, and His faithfulness. God was showing Moses—and all of us—that He is a generational God who remains consistent across the lives and experiences of His people.

Each of these patriarchs represents a unique phase of divine dealing—Abraham the man of faith, Isaac the child of promise, and Jacob the product of grace and transformation. Through their lives, God reveals His character, His power, and His ability to work through flawed humanity to fulfil divine purpose.

As we reflect on the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, we learn that this same God is our God today. His covenant endures, His promises are sure, and His presence is eternal. He is the God of our beginnings, our process, and our fulfilment.

1. GOD OF ABRAHAM: THE GOD WHO CALLS AND COVENANTS
God called Abraham out of idolatry and established a covenant of faith and destiny with him.

a) God Calls Us to Separation and Faith (Genesis 12:1)
Abraham was called to leave his country and trust in a future he could not see.

b) God Establishes Covenant with the Obedient (Genesis 17:1-7)
Abraham’s walk of faith led to a lasting covenant that affects all generations.

c) God Blesses and Multiplies Those Who Believe (Galatians 3:14)
The blessing of Abraham flows to us through faith in Christ.

d) God Requires Sacrifice and Trust (Genesis 22:1-12)
Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac revealed the depth of his obedience.

Biblical Example: Abraham's journey from Ur to Canaan, and his test on Mount Moriah, shows how God rewards a life of total trust and obedience.

2. GOD OF ISAAC: THE GOD WHO PRESERVES AND PROSPERS
Isaac represents continuity, inheritance, and divine provision.

a) God Confirms His Promises to the Next Generation (Genesis 26:2-5)
God repeated the covenant He made with Abraham to Isaac.

b) God Provides Supernaturally in Famine (Genesis 26:12-14)
Isaac sowed in a time of famine and reaped a hundredfold.

c) God Protects and Prospers His Own (Genesis 26:24)
The Lord appeared to Isaac and promised His abiding presence.

d) Obedience Unlocks Inherited Blessings (Romans 9:7-8)
Spiritual inheritance is preserved through continued obedience.

Biblical Example: Isaac’s prosperity in Gerar—God caused him to increase when others were going down (Genesis 26:12-14).

3. GOD OF JACOB: THE GOD WHO TRANSFORMS AND USES IMPERFECT PEOPLE
Jacob’s life reveals the grace and patience of God with flawed vessels.

a) God Can Use Imperfect People for His Purpose (Genesis 25:23)
Though Jacob was flawed, God chose him from the womb.

b) God Meets Us in Our Lowest Places (Genesis 28:10-15)
Jacob had an encounter with God at Bethel while fleeing from his mistakes.

c) God Transforms Our Identity (Genesis 32:28)
Jacob became Israel after wrestling with God—his name, nature, and destiny changed.

d) God Fulfils His Promises Despite Our Past (Romans 9:15-16)
His mercy prevails over judgment when we yield to Him.

Biblical Example: Jacob’s encounter at Peniel—God gave him a new name and a new walk (Genesis 32:24-30).

CONCLUSION:
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is not just a God of history—He is the God of our present and our future. In Abraham, we see faith; in Isaac, we see inheritance; in Jacob, we see transformation. He calls us, provides for us, and changes us into His likeness.

This God is faithful across generations. He does not forget His covenant. He keeps His Word, and He completes what He begins. If you follow Him, like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, your life will carry eternal significance, and your lineage will be blessed.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me to walk in obedience like Abraham.
2. Father, let Your covenant blessings flow through my life.
3. O God of Isaac, prosper me in every season of life.
4. Transform me, Lord, like You did Jacob—change my story.
5. Let Your generational covenant rest upon my family.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall walk in the faith of Abraham and inherit divine promises!
2. Like Isaac, you will prosper in the midst of adversity!
3. God will transform your name and rewrite your destiny like Jacob!
4. Your family will enjoy the blessings of divine covenant!
5. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob shall manifest Himself in your life!