His words were-- 'I will assuredly bless thee and increase thy numbers.'

And that is why he is the intermediary of a new Covenant; in order that, as a death has taken place to effect a deliverance from the offenses committed under the first Covenant, those who have received the Call may obtain the eternal inheritance promised to them.

It was faith that enabled Abraham to obey the Call that he received, and to set out for the place which he was afterwards to obtain as his own; and he set out not knowing where he was going.

It was faith that enabled Isaac to bless Jacob and Esau, even with regard to the future.

May God bless you all.