This is the first episode of our next Thread Era: God's People Birthed. We'll be looking at the rest of Genesis and zooming in on the lives of Abraham and his descendants, known as the patriarchs, over the next 8 episodes. 

What do God's promises mean and how do they reshape existence itself? Join us for a special episode featuring Dr. Courtney Bailey, an attorney and a self-supporting Bible teacher hailing from Jamaica. Dr. Bailey adds layers of depth to our conversation as we examine the call of Abraham and Sarah. We unpack not just the formation of Israel, but the very reforming of creation, laying the foundation for a transformative spiritual journey. 

In our exploration, we dissect God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12, and the implications it has for the chosen nation. Together with Dr. Bailey, we offer a fresh perspective on God's purpose for creation - to bless, and how He fulfills His promise even through the trials. Listen in as we unravel how Abraham's obedience acts as a passport to God's promises and protection, ending with the powerful affirmation - if God is on our side, who can stand against us? 

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“So God is willing to give to Abraham what the people at Babel were trying to take, just as he wanted to give to Eve what she was trying to take in the garden.” –Dr. Courtney Bailey 

“Part of what's so fascinating about this is that we see Yahweh's disinterest in a king.  

"We see that early on, right? He doesn't want his people to have kings and yet he says kings will come from you.” –Dr. David Pocta 

 “So, God has found a workaround through Jesus. It's an incredible promise and it's an incredible thread to trace all the way through scripture, from Abraham to Jesus. It really is amazing.” –Dr. Courtney Bailey