10: Walking the Blood Path

In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings delve into Genesis 15-17, exploring the evolving partnership between God and Abram. They review previous chapters, emphasizing the narrative structure of the Bible and Abram's trust in God despite his mistakes. The discussion covers God's promise to Abram, the blood path covenant, and the significance of circumcision as a symbol of equality and a removal of power dynamics within Abram's household. They analyze the chiasm in Genesis 17, highlighting the removal of "exaltedness" and "possessiveness," and touch upon the consequences of Abram's actions with Hagar, setting the stage for future events and theological concepts.