Sarah finally gives birth to Isaac, fulfilling a long-promised hope, but joy soon turns to tension as Hagar and Ishmael are cast out into the wilderness. Though sent away, they are not abandoned, and a well appears when all seems lost. Abraham makes a treaty with Abimelech, establishing peace that outlasts the moment. Even in moments of hard choices, provision and promise move forward side by side—what does it mean when mercy remains even after mistakes are made?

After the destruction of Sodom, Lot and his daughters retreated to a cave where fear and isolation lead to sin. Meanwhile, Abraham misleads others about Sarah, using the same lie that he used before, knowing fully well that it did not work out the way he expected it to before. Despite the lies, consequences were averted through God's intervention. In moments like this where recurring choices are echoing past mistakes, we can ask ourselves, what patterns do we carry with us even when we think we've left them behind?

Two messengers arrive in Sodom, and Lot urgently brings them into his home for safety. The people of the city surround the house with wicked intent, and judgment soon falls upon them. At dawn, the messengers lead Lot and his family away, warning them not to look back as destruction sweeps over the plain. Smoke rises from the land, yet amid the ruin, one household is spared by mercy. In what ways are we tempted to negotiate with sin instead of fleeing it?

In Matthew, when Jesus rises from the water at His baptism, the heavens open and God affirms Him as His beloved Son. In 1 Corinthians, Paul reminds the Church that confidence in standing strong can be dangerous without vigilance. Temptation is a reality for everyone, but God always provides a way out so that endurance is possible. The call is not to boast in strength, but to flee what entangles and lean on God’s faithfulness. What would change if we saw temptation as a warning light instead of an invitation?

David flees from Saul and finds refuge among strangers, hungry and desperate, receiving bread from the priests at Nob. Saul’s paranoia erupts into violence, and he orders the slaughter of the priests who dared to help David. David escapes with only a handful of followers, carrying grief but still clinging to God’s guidance. How do we live faithfully when the cost is high?

This message discusses mental health through the lens of Scripture and the hope we have in Christ. God places us in one body, where each part is honored and cared for (1 Corinthians 12:24–27). He also gives us not a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). Join us as we seek hope, healing, and the peace that only Jesus gives.

Abraham looks up from his tent and sees three men standing nearby, so he hurries to welcome them with water, shade, and a meal. Without knowing their full purpose, he spares no effort in serving them with care and respect. As they eat, one of the visitors speaks a promise that Sarah will bear a son within the coming year. Hearing this from inside the tent, Sarah laughs quietly to herself at the thought because of her old age. Could our faithfulness in small acts be a greater act of worship than we think? Could God's goodness be greater than we imagine?

When Abram is ninety-nine years old, the Lord appears to him and reaffirms His promises, giving Abram the new name Abraham to mark his role as the father of many nations. Sarai’s name is also changed to Sarah, and she is told she will bear a son despite her old age. God establishes a lasting sign of His promises through the rite of circumcision for Abraham and his descendants. In what areas of life might God be calling you to a deeper level of trust?

Sarai, unable to bear children, gives her servant Hagar to Abram, and Hagar conceives. Tension rises between the two women, and Hagar runs away into the wilderness. There, the angel of the Lord meets her, promises blessing for her son, and reminds her that God has not overlooked her suffering. How do we handle the tension between pursuing our own desires and trusting God’s timing?

God reassures Abram of His promise, even as Abram wrestles with having no heir. In response, Abram believes the Lord, and his faith is counted as righteousness. God formalizes His covenant through a solemn ceremony involving Abram’s sacrificial offering and a vision of a smoking firepot and blazing torch passing between the pieces. How do we trust God’s promises when the waiting feels endless?