God calls Abraham to do the unthinkable, sacrifice his only son, whom he loves. And remarkably, Abraham responds in faithful obedience. Isaac is only a knife thrust away from death when God intervenes and spares his life. God tested Abraham’s faith...

Isaac's miraculous birth to Abraham and Sarah was the fulfillment of a promise made by God 25 years earlier. But Ishmael, Abraham's firstborn son through Hagar, stood as a threat to the infant's inheritance. The expulsion of Ishmael and...

Although Abraham repeats the same mistake as he did in Egypt, the Lord’s grace intervenes again and preserves Sarah, Abraham and the Lord’s promise. As a result of God’s grace, Abraham becomes an intercessor on behalf of Abimelech and he is healed...

As fathers we are commanded to raise our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Hence, as fathers we are models and teachers. But are we faithful models and teachers? All of us are teaching our children something, whether we realize...

God demonstrated his mercy toward Lot and his faithfulness to Abraham as he delivered Lot from the judgement against the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. God is right to judge sin and He is merciful to save.

The Lord remains with Abraham to reveal his plans for Sodom. Abraham has been chosen by God to receive blessings. When Abraham hears of the Lord’s plan for Sodom, he intercedes on behalf of the righteous in Sodom. Abraham is concerned about both the...

Once again the Lord appears to his chosen servant, Abraham. Their close relationship is signified through the sharing of a meal, at the end of which, God reinforces his covenant promise to Abraham and Sarah. And not only that, the Lord shares with...

The covenant sign contributes as God confirms the promised son will come from Sarai. Laughter will follow Isaac, beginning with his very name, but Abraham trust against all doubt that God's promises are sure. God initiated as a promise and...

In this week's text we witness God confirming His covenant with Abram and expanding on the goodness and fullness of this covenant. We are also introduced to the sign of the covenant (circumcision) that will serve as an assurance of God's...

In the book of Ruth we have an amazing story revealing the kindness of God and pointing to his redemptive work. Along the way we are provided with wonderful examples of a daughter honoring her mother and a mother caring for her daughter.