Abraham

All of Abraham's life climaxes in Genesis 22 when God asks him to sacrifice Isaac. What are we supposed to do with such a terrible test? Dave wrestles with three problems with God's request, and suggests the one reasonable explanation for Abraham's faith.

In Genesis 15, we learned that God was putting everything on the line for Abraham--including God's own life. Does this mean that God's love is unconditional? Genesis 17 and the sign of circumcision reminds us that humanity does have a part to play in God's redemptive plan, and this is good news.

After years of mostly faithful living, Abram is beginning to doubt whether God will do what he promised. In Genesis 15, God assures Abram by making a covenant with him -- a covenant which sets in motion Jesus' future death.

The New Testament calls Abraham the "father of all who believe." All Christians are indebted to him, not only as the source of faith. Abraham is also a model for how to believe and follow God. Listen as Dave opens the series, considering the surprising and encouraging backstory of Father Abraham.