Abraham's story reveals the challenge of faith, trusting God when answers aren't immediate. He obeyed God's command to leave his family, city, and country, and follow Him to a land God would reveal. Abraham's faith sustained him in seasons of waiting, and he looked forward to a city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. [... more]

God's plan for our lives is motivated by His wisdom and love, and He has a specific purpose for each of us. However, when we're faced with waiting for God's timing, we often look for shortcuts to achieve our desires, which can lead to wrong thinking and pressure from others. This can cause us to step out of God's plan and make deliberate choices that may cost us later. [... more]

Alistair Begg explores the miraculous fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, tracing how it points forward to Christmas and foreshadows the cross. He examines how Abraham's story demonstrates the reality of salvation and the importance of faith in God's supernatural power. [... more]

The nature of God's saving work is truly His work and not our work, we are saved by grace through faith in Christ, not of works lest any of us should boast. Paul gives three examples of the folly of a works-based religion, two from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, to serve as servants to the subtle and not so subtle ways in which we doubt God's promises. [... more]

Pastor Ernie Sanders discusses the importance of God's Word and its application to daily life, highlighting the concept of lawfare and its relevance to modern-day issues, including the persecution of Christians and the corrupt judicial system. [... more]

The modern state of Israel is at the center of a complex and deeply rooted conflict with Hamas and other Arab nations. Anti-Semitism is on the rise, and the Bible teaches that God has a special plan for the Jewish people. The Abraham Accords have brought about a new era of cooperation between Israel and some Arab countries, but the situation remains volatile. Christians must navigate this complex landscape with a biblical worldview, supporting Israel's existence while also acknowledging the nation's current rebellion against God. [... more]

Abraham's unwavering faith and patience are highlighted as he waits 25 years for God to fulfill his promise of a child with Sarah, despite her initial doubts and the odds against them. Through his story, we learn valuable lessons about God's faithfulness, the importance of living for permanence, and the power of trusting in God's ability to raise us up even in the midst of adversity. [... more]

The story of Abraham and Sarah's laughter is explored in the Bible, with God's faithfulness and covenant with them being a central theme. Their laughter is analyzed in different contexts, including incongruity, unbelief, ambivalence, and joy, highlighting the complexities of human emotions and God's relationship with His people. [... more]

Abraham's decision to have a son with Hagar, his servant, sets in motion a chain of events that will have far-reaching consequences, including the Arab-Israeli conflict. God intervenes in Hagar's life, giving her a promise and a name for her son, Ishmael, and showing her that He sees and hears her. [... more]

Alan Wright teaches that our lives are motivated by either a promise or a law, and that we must choose to live by the power of the gospel and the freedom of the spirit, rather than human effort and fear. [... more]

God comes to Hagar in her distress and misery, giving her hope and mercy, and blessing her descendant despite Abraham's unwise decision. This story teaches us about the importance of trusting God and the consequences of our decisions, and how God can take even bad decisions and make something good out of them. [... more]

Abraham's desperate decision to father a promised heir through his Egyptian maid Hagar has far-reaching consequences, including the present Arab-Israeli conflict. Meanwhile, Hagar flees to the desert, only to find comfort from an unexpected place, illustrating God's intervention and grace even when his servants go their own way. [... more]

God's perfect plan for our lives has a perfect timing that comes with it. We must be willing to wait not only on God's will but also on God's timing for our lives. This is why David said, 'Wait on the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage.' [... more]

Abraham and Sarah's faith and trust in God's promises are a powerful example of how to approach life's problems. By refusing to limit God and trusting in His omnipotence, they saw something impossible happen, demonstrating that there is nothing too hard for the Lord. As followers of Christ, we can apply this same attitude to our own lives, unlocking the richest blessings of God and positioning ourselves for great and mighty things. [... more]

Rabbi Daniel Bogart's claims about ancient Jewish texts being queerer and less binary than thought are examined, including the Talmud's discussion of Abraham and Sarah's intersex status and the Mishnah's description of a hermaphrodite. Dr. Michael Brown discusses the distinction between Jewish tradition and biblical law, highlighting the importance of understanding the context and nuances of ancient Jewish texts. [... more]

The story of Abraham and Sarah's decision to take matters into their own hands by giving Hagar to Abraham as a surrogate mother is explored in the context of God's plan and human action. The Bible presents two principles: waiting on the Lord and sanctified human action, which are often in dynamic tension with each other. The key to making decisions is to seek God's guidance and wait for His clearance before taking action. [... more]

The psalmist in the 119th Psalm expresses a deep desire for God to work in their life, acknowledging that it is time for the Lord to intervene and fulfill His plan, despite the law being broken and God's heart being grieved. [... more]

Sharon Otz reflects on her father's passing and the hope of eternal life in the heavenly city, where believers will be reunited with loved ones and live in a perfect, sinless world. [... more]

Abraham and Sarah's journey from Ur of Chaldees to Canaan is a testament to their unwavering faith in a heavenly country. As pilgrims and strangers on earth, they sought a city with foundations whose architect and builder was God. Their story is a reminder that our true citizenship is in heaven, and that we are all stretching out to reach our heavenly home. [... more]

Dr. Tony Evans explores the power of faith in the lives of Abraham and Sarah, highlighting how their faith was strengthened through the miraculous intervention of God. He explains how their faith was developed through the fulfillment of God's promises, and how they were able to see the supernatural presence of God in their lives. [... more]

God's promise to Abraham and Sarah of a child seemed impossible, yet they were able to conceive through faith, demonstrating that spiritual reality is about more than what we can see or touch, and that by believing God, there's nothing He can't do through us. [... more]

God requires faith that waits when it comes to his promises and his plans. He shows up in times of need, offering hope and guidance. Trusting God and waiting for his timing is crucial in overcoming dilemmas and trials, as seen in the story of Abraham and Sarah. [... more]

The breastplate of righteousness is a powerful symbol of our relationship with God, and its connection to the life of Sarah, a Proverbs 31 woman, is a beautiful reminder of the importance of hospitality and loving our enemies. As the bride of Christ, we are called to wear this breastplate, which represents our right standing with God and our ability to provide light and guidance to others through our faith. [... more]

The story of Abraham and God's promise to him is a testament to the power of faith and the reality of salvation. Through the fulfillment of God's covenant, Abraham's descendants would lead to the one who would provide salvation, Jesus Christ. This story is a reminder of God's amazing love and his ability to do the impossible, even in the face of human impossibility. [... more]

Women often struggle with controlling their husbands and children, but this can lead to imitation sons and daughters who are not genuinely following God. To break free from this curse, women must learn to trust God and surrender their control, starting with their words and living within the limits God has given them. [... more]