Ep. 171 - Genesis 17 Explained: God Renames Abram and Renews the Promise

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What does it mean when God gives you a new name? And why does He renew His promise before it’s fulfilled?

In this episode of The Today Counts Show, Jim Piper Jr., Winston Harris, Gary Harpst, and Matt Martin unpack the powerful covenant moment in Genesis 17—where God changes Abram’s name to Abraham and confirms His everlasting promise.

You’ll discover:

Why name changes in Scripture are deeply spiritual

What God’s covenant meant for Abraham—and what it still means for us

The significance of circumcision in this passage

How God’s timing and faithfulness collide in this chapter

If you've ever felt delayed, overlooked, or stuck in the “in-between,” this episode will remind you: God hasn’t forgotten, and His promises are still alive.

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