Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 | Come Follow Me | Faith Insights

What is the real purpose of a covenant? Is it just a list of "thou shalts" and "thou shalt nots," or is it something much deeper? In this episode of Faith Insights, Tyler Griffin dives into Abraham 1–2 and Genesis 12–17 to reveal that the Abrahamic Covenant is, at its core, a "relationship of trust" with the God of the universe.

Most people focus on the rewards of the covenant—land, posterity, and power—but Tyler explains that the true power lies in the bond itself. When we enter a covenant, we leave "neutral ground" and gain access to hesed: God’s perfect, everlasting loyalty and love.

In this video, we explore:The Paradigm Shift: Using President Dallin H. Oaks’ framework on "Timing" to reframe how we view sacred promises.

Covenantal language: A scriptural deep dive into the 200+ times God calls us His own.

Transmitters vs. Receptors: Why the covenant isn't just about receiving love, but transmitting it back to God and our neighbors.

Abraham on the Altar: Lessons from Abraham’s trials and the three daughters of Onitah about staying true to God even when life gets "messy."The Name Change: The symbolic significance of the "H" added to Abraham and Sarah’s names.

Resources mentioned:President Russell M. Nelson, "The Everlasting Covenant" (Oct 2022 Liahona): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2022/10/04-the-everlasting-covenantPresident Dallin H. Oaks, "Timing" (BYU Devotional): https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/dallin-h-oaks/timing/This episode of Faith Insights, hosted by Tyler Griffin, was filmed in Springville Utah. Faith Insights is produced by Executive Producer Benjamin Griffin, with content editing and review by Kiplin Griffin, and edited by Jarret Griffin. Timestamps by Dino Collins.