The birth of Israel - Abraham and the patriarchs.

Suggestion:

God's initial covenants with Abram/Abraham:

• Genesis 12:1-3
• Genesis 15:1-5

Abram and Sarai don't trust God and do it their own way:

• Genesis 16:1-4,15-16

God promises Isaac while Abraham lingers on Ishmael:

• Genesis 17:15-21

God brings Isaac:

• Genesis 21:1-7