Genesis 16:1-16:16 | Faith is a dynamic experience that requires us to wait, trusting in the character of God, even when we are tempted to take matters into our own hands.

Genesis 17:1-17:27 | The sign of the covenant with Abraham is circumcision because the promise centres around descendants. In circumcision, the foreskin is cut off to save the whole person from being cut off in judgment. On the cross, Jesus was cut off and bore the judgment that we deserved. Abraham's deeply personal, even painful obedience serves as a model of faith for us.

Genesis 16:1-16:16 | Does God always answer his promises? What happens when we have waited for a long time and still nothing seems to be happening? Sometimes God's plan involves a good deal of waiting but he is strengthening us throughout and promises that he is always with us.

Genesis 16:1-16:16 | Faith is a dynamic experience that requires us to wait, trusting in the character of God, even when we are tempted to take matters into our own hands.

Genesis 15:1-15:21 | What do we look to when it seems as though the promises of God aren't coming true? How can we be certain of what he says? God meets Abram in his worries and gives him a confirmation that what he promised will come true, both for Abram and for us!

Genesis 15:1-15:21 | Genesis 15 is an incredible scene where God and Abram engage over Abram's fear and questions surrounding God's promises. Sounds a lot like my life. Maybe yours, too. God patiently answers Abram in a couple of beautiful visions. These visions also provide us with assurance for our faith, and encourage us to follow God, just as Abram did, however imperfectly.

Genesis 14:1-14:24 | Kingship and priesthood are two offices that are unfamiliar in our culture. These roles played significant parts in the history of the Hebrew People and bring significant depth to our understanding of Jesus as King of Kings and High Priest. We find these ideas born in the story of Melchizedek.

Genesis 14:1-14:24 | Kingship and priesthood are two offices that are unfamiliar in our culture. These roles played significant parts in the history of the Hebrew People and bring significant depth to our understanding of Jesus as King of Kings and High Priest. We find these ideas born in the story of Melchizedek.

Genesis 15:1-15:21 | Genesis 15 is an incredible scene where God and Abram engage over Abram's fear and questions surrounding God's promises. Sounds a lot like my life. Maybe yours, too. God patiently answers Abram in a couple of beautiful visions. These visions also provide us with assurance for our faith, and encourage us to follow God, just as Abram did, however imperfectly.

Genesis 13:1-13:18 | Genesis 13 is a case study in priorities. Abraham's nephew Lot prioritized the riches he could see and his own self-interest while Abraham prioritized the Kingdom of God and generosity ? being rich toward God and others. Which priorities better exemplify your approach to life?