The unbelief of the people of Israel not entering the land serves as a warning for us in uncertain times.

God initiates redemption. He is persistently gracious toward His covenant people.

The distinction between the Law and the Gospel is important. The moral law of God displays God's character and our deep need for Christ.

In Acts 7-38, Stephen describes Israel as the -congregation in the wilderness.- God remains the same, and His people, the church, today faces similar challenges as Israel in the wilderness journeying toward the promised land.

-'I am the Alpha and Omega,' says the Lord God, 'who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.'- -Revelation 1-8 NASB

God's work in the life of Joseph gives a pattern of grace leading to greater responsibility.

God's grace distinguishes and is durable and dynamic.

Compare and contrast Genesis chapters 18 and 19. Then three lessons.

Here in the first message of our Foundations series we see how God's creation of the heavens and earth shapes everything.