What is God up to in all of this? By narrowing his focus to Abraham, has he given up on all other peoples? The first three verses of Genesis 12 spell out for Abraham what God plans to do through him—and the plan is remarkable. God promises (1) to make Abraham into a great nation, (2) to bless him, (3) to make his name great, (4) to make him a blessing, (5) to bless those who bless him and curse (or judge) those who judge him, and (6) ultimately to bless all peoples on earth through him! The peoples