Have you ever had to wait for God’s promise to happen? Maybe you’re still waiting. That space of waiting can try our faith and send us into the depths of despair or maybe “I’ll help God” action mode. Our episode today begins a new series from Genesis 16 that reminds us to trust that God will keep His promises.

Read Genesis 16

Listen to Genesis 16

Theme Music: “Front Porch” by Mason Perkins, Mason Perkins Music

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Sources: (In order of appearance)
Scriptures mentioned:
Genesis 12 (NIV)

Genesis 15 (NIV)

Genesis 16 (NIV)

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. (Matthew 11:28-30, Exodus 20:8-10)

Jr, Walter C, Duane Garrett, and Zondervan. 2006. NIV, Archaeological Study Bible : An Illustrated Walk through Biblical History and Culture. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. (Notes on Genesis 16:1-2)

Matthew Poole’s Commentary

Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew Henry

What Is a Concubine?

The Complete Jewish Study Bible : Illuminating the Jewishness of God’s Word. 2016. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Bibles. (Genesis 16:3)

Alter, Robert. 2019. The Hebrew Bible, Volume 1 : The Five Books of Moses: Torah. New York ; London: W. W. Norton & Company. (notes on Genesis 16:3; Genesis 16:5)

Original word sources:
Biblehub.com, using Interlinear Tool