Genesis 16:1-3 Discouraged that she is apparently excluded from God’s promise to Abram, Sarai offers her husband a solution to their problem. Both of them fail to see that, though “everybody’s doing it,” it is a deceptive option fraught with complications.

Keywords Abraham, Hagar, Sarah

Genesis 15:7-21 How can Abram know that God’s long delayed promise will ever be fulfilled? In answer to Abram’s questioning God provides a stunning answer. Abram will become a child of the Almighty by covenant. But first must come the Bloody Alley.

Keywords Abraham, Covenant

Genesis 15:1-6 Why was it necessary for Abram to wait twenty-five years to receive God’s promise? What does it take before the promise of God can resonate in our hearts? What was Abraham thinking about all those years? This is a watershed event in the life of Abraham. Finally, God considers him to be righteous. Why?

Keywords Abraham, Faith, Rigtheousness

Genesis 14:21-15:3 What can we learn from Abram about our rights and when we should exercise them? Abram lets go of one of the best chances he has to ensure the realization of the promise in his life. An introduction to a watershed event in Abram’s life which serves as a paradigm for all who would come to God.

Keywords Abraham, Faith, Rights, Doubt