Genesis 12.1-12 What we often forget is that Abraham had not one but two sons, and that he was called on to sacrifice both of them. This week’s story, found in Genesis 21.1–21, is the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of his other son, Ishmael. Culturally there was an expectation that the firstborn would

Genesis 15. Is God really travelling this journey with you, and will God be there at the end? You might begin to wonder whether God’s promises can be relied on and whether this journey really has a point. At the beginning of the chapter Abraham has a problem that is causing him to doubt God’s promis

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Genesis 18.1-15 How does God ‘show up’ in your life? Our story for week three of Lent is one in which God ‘shows up’ for Abraham. Actually, it is a feature of the Abraham stories that he meets and speaks with God relatively often. When Abraham meets with God they often speak easily, and relatively i

Genesis 12.1-18 There are many points at which the Abraham’s story resonate strongly with the New Testament and might resemble, resonate with or challenge your own story. [1]Would you recognise a call from God? “It is extremely important that I get as much clarity as I can about my own desires, fea