Genesis 24:1–67: The Commissioning of Abraham
Abraham seeks a bride for Isaac on the basis of faith. God provides what he promises through promises and prayers. (Exposition of Genesis 24:1–67)
Genesis 23:1–20: The Commerce of Abraham
Sarah dies before the fulfillment of God’s promises, but death is not the end. Genesis 23 anticipates the resurrection. (Exposition of Genesis 23:1–20)
Genesis 22:1–24: The Cure of Abraham
In Abraham’s test of sacrificing Isaac, we learn that God heals our innermost injuries by calling us to sacrifice our most precious possessions. (Exposition of Genesis 22:1–24)
Genesis 21:22–34: The Callings of Abraham
God accomplishes more than we realize through our ordinary, mundane callings. God sanctifies us through our vocations. (Exposition of Genesis 21:22–34)
Genesis 21:1–21: The Casting-Out of Abraham
Our Enemy tells us that God withholds good from us. On the contrary, God cares for our needs more than we do. God fulfills his promises. (Exposition of Genesis 21:1–21)
Genesis 19:30–20:18: The Correction of Abraham
While we might be tempted to think that sin only exists elsewhere, the Scriptures tell us that God disciplines those whom he loves. (Exposition of Genesis 19:30–20:18)
Genesis 19:1–29: The Covenant Remembrance of Abraham
The only hope for unrighteous people is in the prayers of the righteous, for God remembers the prayers of the righteous when he judges the wicked. (Exposition of Genesis 19:1–29)
Genesis 18:16–33: The Confidence of Abraham
Can we really trust God? In fact, God invites us to bring our concerns to him. God reveals his righteous character by word and prayer. (Exposition of Genesis 18:16–33)
Genesis 17:15–18:15: The Company of Abraham
Abraham and Sarah struggle to believe God’s promises to give them a child. So, God eats and drinks with us to overcome the limitations of our faith. (Exposition of Genesis 17:15–18:15)
Genesis 17:1–14: The Circumcision of Abraham
In Genesis 17, we discover the significant of covenant signs: God gives covenant signs to ratify our claim to his covenant promises. (Exposition of Genesis 17:1–14)
Genesis 16:1–16: The Concubine of Abram
When our faith is stretched, we start to believe that God has forsaken us. But even when God seems silent, God sees, and God hears. (Exposition of Genesis 16:1–16)
Genesis 15:1–21: The Covenant of Abram
What do we do when the honeymoon is over in our relationship with God? God’s covenant assures us in suffering that God will keep his promises. (Exposition of Genesis 15:1–21)