Abram and Sarai wait ten years for God's promise for an heir to come to fruition until they decide it is time to take matters into their own hands. What follows is one of the most difficult texts in scripture and a sobering look at the lasting ramifications of what happens when we try to force God's
Genesis 15
God makes an eternal promise to Abram that will reshape all of human history. Even so, that promise doesn't save Abram or his descendants from the great struggles of life. Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore God's covenant with Abram, what it meant, how the Apostle Paul understood that
Genesis 13-14
In three distinct stories Abram proves to be faithful to his family when he rescues his nephew Lot from captivity and he also proves to be generous when he gives an offering to the priest Melchizedek. Join the pastors as they parse these very interesting stories that raise almost as many questions
Genesis 12:10-20
Abram, in fear of the Pharaoh, hatches a plan to lie that his wife is actually his sister. Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what this story means, what we can learn from its strange ending, and what it teaches us about studying scripture. Be sure to share this with anyone who you
Genesis 12:7-9
Abram trusts God and his faith drives to him to build an altar. But why? And why doesn't the text concern itself with telling us more? Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore why we must read WITH the ancient writers to understand the many layers of meaning that we find in the
Genesis 12:1-6
Today marks a significant turn in the book of Genesis as God calls Abram to go to a new land and promises to bless all nations through him. We sometimes forget that God's calling of this one man was for the express purpose of blessing ALL people. Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore how
Genesis 11:1-9
The Tower of Babel isn't about a jealous God stomping around on human fun, it is about human pride and defiance in the face of a loving God. Don't miss today's study about one of the most mythic and lasting stories of the Old Testament, ultimately retold in the book of Acts during the
Genesis 9:18-29
Following God's covenant comes the surprise end to Noah's story which leaves us with more questions than answers. Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they dive into the story of Noah and his sons. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in going along on this journey