067 Abraham: The Legacy
067 Abraham: The Legacy

Well, we’ve reached the end of Abraham’s journey of trust. At the “good old age” of 175, Abraham breathed his last and was buried by his sons. He had his flaws and failures, but all things considered, he lived a truly triumphant life.

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066 Abraham: The Test
066 Abraham: The Test

The opening words of Genesis 22 read: “Some time later God tested Abraham.” That word “test” is only used in the Bible in reference to the people of God…

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065 Abraham: The Consequences
065 Abraham: The Consequences

Some of the most comforting words in all the world are these: God forgives your sins. But while God forgives our sins and wipes the slate clean in terms of our relationship with Him, our wrongdoing may have lingering consequences with others.

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064 Abraham: The Judgment
064 Abraham: The Judgment

Sodom and its sister city, Gomorrah, controlled a lush, fertile valley through which the Jordan River ran. These two population centers were the economic hub for everything at the south end of the valley.

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063 Abraham: The Intercession
063 Abraham: The Intercession

God brought His friend, Abraham, into His confidence. The outcry against the repulsive depravity of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah had reached the point where God chose to step in. The time for judgment had come.

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061 Abraham: The Covenant
061 Abraham: The Covenant

of trust by leaving his hometown of Ur. Over 10 years since the Lord had promised Abram many offspring. He is now 85 years old and Sarai, his wife, is 75…yet the promise of an heir was still unfulfilled.

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060 Abraham: The Rescue
060 Abraham: The Rescue

Genesis 14 would make an exciting action movie. It contains all the elements necessary: a riveting plot, villains, a hero, strategy, swordplay, and acts of daring.

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