Read: Genesis 12:2-3 Listen: Genesis 12

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you... and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. Genesis 12:2-3

God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham (then called Abram) finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. The Apostle Paul makes this clear by explaining that Jesus is the promised offspring of Abraham through whom all nations would be blessed (Galatians 3:7-9). This blessing means experiencing God's favor and provision in the fullest sense. God showed his favor by sending his Son, and through Jesus's sacrifice, he provides everything people need for a restored relationship with him. Jesus lived the perfect life that people couldn't live and died the death humanity deserved, becoming the ultimate provision for sins.

When we trust Jesus, we receive this incredible blessing of forgiveness and restoration. We are adopted into God's family and experience his favor as beloved children. Through Jesus, we receive provision for both eternal life and abundant life now (John 10:10). He has provided forgiveness for our sins through his death on the cross and given us his Holy Spirit to guide and empower us to live the life he intended. This remarkable demonstration of God's favor and provision through Jesus isn't meant to stop with us—like Abraham, we're called to share this blessing with others.

TODAY: Who do you know that needs to hear about God's blessing through Jesus this Christmas season? Consider inviting them to experience the hope of Jesus at one of our Christmas services. Sometimes, the simplest invitation can open the door to a life-changing blessing. Find service times and details at adabible.org/christmas.

JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:

Read Jonah 4. Highlight anything that points to Jesus. Reflect on God's compassion, which Jesus perfectly demonstrates (Luke 19:41-42).