Like an obituary, Genesis 25-1-11 tells us of Abraham's death and descendants.

Psalm 44 is a template for how we might pray in our time of crisis.

God will guide the obedient and faithful believer, and God will guarantee the fulfillment of His promises.

How do we face the Valley of the Shadow of Death---With faith in God's promises, as Abraham did.-- Abraham's grief was hopeful.-- Sarah's grave was honorable.

In Psalm 38 it's as if David is saying to us, -Remember my sin. Remember my repentance. Remember my situation and learn from it.-1. Sin brings painful consequences -1-8-- God's righteous anger and man's real anguish -personal regret, grief, sickness-.-2. Sin causes relational separation- spiritual, social, emotional -9-14-.-3. Sin demands repentant supplication -15-22-.

The Revelation- Abraham's Test -1-2--The Preparation- Abraham's Trust -3-6--The Proclamation- Abraham's Testimony -7-8--The Dedication- Abraham's Torment -9-10--The Preservation- Abraham's Thought -11-13--The Designation- Abraham's Title -14-19-

Jesus's answers to three disciples show His view of surrendered living--- a committed sacrificial attitude-- a shifted set of priorities-- a faithful endurance

25 years passed after God promised to make Abraham a great nation in Genesis 12 and 13. At long last, the time had come for Isaac to be born in fulfillment of Abraham's faith in God's promise.

When the wicked win--- Act- don't react.-- Walk- don't fall.-- Wait- don't worry.