Father Abraham
Not all those who wander are lost…
-J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going… For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.”
His whole story is eleven chapters long. And yet, his story is referenced over one hundred times in the Scriptures. And today, about half the world’s population looks to Abraham as a spiritual ancestor. His story is referenced over one hundred times in the Scriptures. The life of Abraham- his trust, his failure, his wandering- are our signature picture of a life of faith in God. So this Fall, we’re journeying together through Abraham’s story, to encounter how God’s grace in Jesus transforms our stories.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
God of All Promises by Walter Brueggmann
This is a poetic, prayerful journey through each chapter of the book of Genesis, including the portion of the Bible’s first book that contains the narratives of Abraham. The late Walter Brueggemann, who was a leading Old Testament scholar, prays each chapter of Genesis, and invites the reader to dwell with the God who we meet in the Bible’s pages.
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If you’re out of town, or unable to join us in person, you can listen to sermons from this series on our podcast here or tune in to our worship services virtually. You can also listen in, and find resources to connect to our community and engage further on our app, Church Center.