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The Life Of Abraham
Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call
Contributed on Feb 6, 2014
Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?
The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of ...read more
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2. The Life Of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour
Contributed on Feb 6, 2014
Abraham hits a speed bump on the road to God's blessing.
The Life of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Genesis 12:10-20 Introduction In the last episode we saw Abram and Sarai on the backside of the wilderness trying to scratch out a meager living and I think wondering about they had understood God correctly. When Moses wrote down this account ...read more
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3. The Life Of Abraham, Part 3: Lot Is Not The Heir.
Contributed on Feb 6, 2014
Lot makes the wrong choice and sells out his inheritance for the promised riches of this world
The Life of Abraham, Part 3: Lot is not the Heir. Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction In the last lesson, we left Abram heading back to the desert, having been expelled from Egypt with all he possessed. And we can see from the beginning of the text today that Abram managed to spoil the Egyptians in ...read more
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4. The Life Of Abraham, Part 4: Abraham Meets Melchizedek
Contributed on Feb 7, 2014
Just who is this mysterious Melchizedek?
The Life of Abraham, Part 4: Abraham Meets Melchizedek Genesis 14:1-24 Introduction In the last lesson, we were met with the ominous words that the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked before the LORD. Yet Lot chose to live in a house there rather than pitch his tent on the backside of the ...read more
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5. The Life Of Abraham, Part 5: You're Going To Be A Dad
Contributed on Feb 7, 2014
Abraham receives a staggering promise from God and believes it. God counts it for Abraham's necessary righteousnedd
The Life of Abraham, Part 5: You’re Going to be a Dad Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction In the last lesson, God had given a great victory over those who had captured his nephew Lot. In this episode, Abraham had met this shadowy person named Melchizedek, one greater than Abraham who blessed him for ...read more
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6. The Life Of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant Is Cut
Contributed on Feb 10, 2014
The first of two covenants between the LORD and Abraham is cut.
The Life of Abraham, Part 6: The Covenant is Cut Genesis 15:7-21 Introduction In the last lesson, we came across one of the most important verses in Scripture. Abram that had pleaded with the Lord about having a child and reminding Him of his age. He had already waited a long time for ...read more
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7. The Life Of Abraham, Part 7: The Ishmael Project
Contributed on Feb 10, 2014
Do we need to help God out in the fulfillment of His promises to us by taking matters into our own hand?
The Life of Abram, Part 7: The Ishmael Project Genesis 16:1-15 Introduction In the last lesson, Abram asked the LORD for a pledge of his promise of the land. The answer he had gotten seems discouraging, especially for one whose worldview does not extend past this life. For someone with a ...read more
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8. The Life Of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later
Contributed on Feb 11, 2014
It had been thirteen years since the birth of Ishmael. God makes a sudden appearance with a startling announcement. We will also be introduced to a new covenant of circumcision which is a conditional covenant unlike that of Genesis 15
The Life of Abraham, Part 8: Thirteen Years Later Genesis 17:1-27 Introduction In the last lesson, it finally looked from Abram’s point of view that God had satisfied Abram’s long awaited promise of a son named Ishmael. At the age of eighty-six, Abram was a dad in his own right. Hagar had ...read more
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9. The Life Of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit Of The Three Angels
Contributed on Feb 11, 2014
Be careful to show hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawares--Hebrews 13:2.
The Life of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit of the Three Angels Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In the last chapter the LORD promised Abraham what humans even today would consider impossible. Sarah was going to be a mother of a son named Isaac in twelve months. Abraham laughed at the idea, but the ...read more
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10. The Life Of Abraham, Part 10: The Great Intercession
Contributed on Feb 11, 2014
Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Gomorrah.
The Life of Abraham, Part 10: The Great Intercession Genesis 18:16-33 Introduction In the last lesson, Abraham had met three men or what he perceived as men show up at his tent of pilgrimage in the hottest part of the day. Abraham showed great hospitality to them and even killed the fatted ...read more
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11. The Life Of Abraham, Part 11: Sodom And Gomorrah
Contributed on Feb 11, 2014
This passage seems to be an excursus from the life of Abraham. But it offers critical insight to our pilgrimage of fath.
The Life of Abraham, Part 11: Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction In the last lesson the desire of the LORD to find reason to spare the wicked was revealed to Abraham. Abraham’s concern to the LORD’s message that He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah was that the ...read more
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12. The Life Of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham's Witness Ot Abimelech
Contributed on Feb 13, 2014
How good a witness was Abraham to the pagans? How well do we witness?
The Life of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham’s Witness to Abimelech Genesis 20:1-18 Introduction Last week we learned of the terrible destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their gross wickedness. From the destruction, the LORD graciously delivered Lot and his two daughters. The ...read more
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13. The Life Of Abraham, Part 13: A Son Is Born!
Contributed on Feb 14, 2014
The long awaited bundle of joy finally arrives
The Life of Abraham, Part 13: A Son is Born! Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction In the last lesson, we saw a serious breach of faith in Abraham. He had failed to trust in Yahweh to protect him among the inhabitants of Gerar and rather trusted in his own wisdom. Had not the LORD intervened as his ...read more
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14. The Life Of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be The Heir
Contributed on Feb 18, 2014
God chose that through Isaac and not Ishmael that Christ would be born.
The Life of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be Heir Genesis 21:8-21 Introduction The birth of Isaac was a time of great joy. But the birth of Isaac also would have important implications. I would suppose that Hagar and Ishmael rejoiced in the birth as well, at least outwardly. But is would not ...read more
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15. The Life Of Abraham, Part 15: The Way Of The Philistines
Contributed on Feb 18, 2014
How do we live our faith during the long periods of ordinary life between our mountaintop spiritual experiences?
The Life of Abraham, Part 15: The Way of the Philistines Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction In the last lesson we saw the expulsion of Ishmael and his mother from Abraham’s family and their harrowing exodus into the wilderness which nearly proved fatal. As the boy was dying, God heard the ...read more
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16. The Life Of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac Is Not The Sacrifice
Contributed on Feb 18, 2014
There are a lot of parallels between this passage and the crucifixion of Chriat
The Life of Abraham, Part 16: Isaac is not the Sacrifice Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction In the life of Abraham, the LORD seems to break into Abraham’s life in a most unexpected way. Sometimes when we read the Bible, we get the impression that God spoke to his prophets all the time. We forget ...read more
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17. The Life Of Abraham, Part 17: The Lord's Final Words To Abraham
Contributed on Feb 18, 2014
This is the conclusion to the series on Abraham called "The Life of Abraham". This sums the study up
The Life of Abraham, Part 17: The LORD’s final Words to Abraham Genesis 22:15-19 Introduction In the last passage we were left on the mountaintop, spellbound by the rapid turn of events. What had looked like an awful death for Isaac turned out to be supreme joy when the LORD intervened with ...read more
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18. When I Can Read My Title Clear
Contributed on Feb 2, 2017
Set your affection on the City of God and her Lord.
When I Can Read My Title Clear Genesis 23:1-20 Today we come to the end of a remarkable journey of faith and the first step into a new journey. Sarah had accompanied her husband Abraham on this journey. We don’t know how long Abraham and Sarah were married, but from the time we are introduced ...read more