Father Abraham

When God is about to judge the evil city of Sodom, he tells Abraham about the plan, inviting him to intercede on behalf of the cities. Abraham boldly asks God to spare the city if merely ten righteous people are found there. Abraham serves as an example for us. We live in a world in…

When God changes Abram's name and gives him the covenant of circumcision, we see three distinct factors in his call: a new identity, a new community and a new mission. These three things are also a part of the call of a believer. In this sermon, we explore how.

In Genesis 15, God comes to reaffirm his promises to Abraham after a long wait that has taxed Abraham's ability to trust God. In what happens, God wants to show Abraham that Abraham can trust God's agency, God's timing and God's grace. The same is also true for us today. Questions for Reflection

When Abraham and Lot are forced to part company, Lot shows us what not to do: using his eyes alone, he makes a consequential decision. Not surprisingly, this decision has disastrous consequences for him later on. Abraham, on the other hand, walks by faith, taking the inferior land, but trusting that God will bless him…

Abraham's journey to Egypt represents a failure of faith because of Abraham's fear. Through his story, we learn that we can trust in God's provision, in his protection and in his faithfulness. But when we let fear win out over faith, our efforts to look after ourselves often create a huge mess. Questions for Reflection

Abraham's journey with God starts when he chooses to trust and obey God. In response God blesses Abraham so that he can be a blessing to others. In much the same way, our walk with God starts with trust and God's blessings are also meant to be shared. Questions for Reflection