This morning we continue in the patriarchal narratives and move into Genesis 29, asking what will become of the promises to Abraham as Jacob departs from the promised land in search of a wife. What is the nature of his interaction with the shepherds? How is Rachel portrayed? Why does Laban trick Jacob into marrying Leah first, and how on earth did he not know? How do we see God at work despite and even by means of so many competing human schemes? And we didn’t even get around to talking about meeting an eligible young maiden at a well…

In the next chapter of Genesis we find Isaac following his father’s footsteps, in both faith and failings. In the midst of the ups and downs, the schemings and scathings, we are yet reminded of the ordinary and often invisible workings of God’s ever-present care for his people. What will become of this son of the promise and the sons his wife has brought into the world?

Today we embarked on the next section of Genesis, the “generations of Isaac.” So little ink is devoted to this patriarch and yet there is much to be gleaned from this chapter. Abraham’s life ends and the promise continues.

Abraham loses Sarah and yet gains a burial plot in the promised land.Join us as we consider what “one of the least interesting corners of scripture” has to teach us about resurrection hope.

Here we confront head on one of the most difficult passages in scripture. How do we reconcile a loving God with one that required the sacrifice of Isaac?

We continue our journey through Genesis, examining the consequences of Abraham’s failures and the consistency of God’s faithfulness even in regards to Ishmael.

The Lord visits Abraham, and Sarah is told she will have a son in about a year’s time. Meanwhile, Lot’s city is under judgement and Abraham intercedes on its behalf. For the sake of a mere 10 righteous, the Lord will spare the city. And yet, ten cannot be found! Listen in as we begin to discuss what happens and why.

Genesis 14 After a brief recap of Genesis 13 we… read more

Our Sunday School Series continues in Genesis. Mankind has gathered together to build a tower. Surely it is magnificent and grand and yet the Lord “comes down” to view the pinnacle of human success!