God made promises to certain people in the Bible which contain benefits:

• For themselves
• For their descendants
• Ultimately for all humanity

Recipients include Abraham, the father of the Jewish race (Genesis 12, 14, 15, 22) and David – a prominent Jewish king. (2 Samuel 7) 

These promises contain key elements of the gospel taught in the New Testament by Jesus Christ and his followers. (Galatians 3:8,26-29) 

Although these promises were made thousands of years ago to the Jewish fathers, their benefits can still be shared by people today. (Galations 3:9, Acts 3:25-26)