Genesis
The Sacrifice of Isaac by Marc Chagall. The story of God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac (Genesis 22:1-14) has baffled Bible students and scholars probably since it was recorded. It's a terrible story, but an important one. Here's my take on what
Genesis
Last Sunday I preached on the expulsion of Ishmael and Hagar from the family of Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 21:8-21). We spend a great deal of time on the Isaac story -- the promise of God to make Abraham the father of a great nation -- but, we often
Genesis
On Father's Day, June 18, 2017, I preached from Genesis 21:1-7, the story of the birth of Isaac to Sarah and Abraham. Considering Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born, his first Father's Day must have been memorable! Here's the audio
Genesis
I am preaching this sermon on Father's Day, June 16, 2013. I hope your Father's Day celebration is wonderful. Re-digging Our Fathers’ Wells Genesis 26:18 NIV 18 Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham, which the Philistines
Genesis
This is my dad speaking to his Sunday School class at his 90th birthday party. On this Fathers' Day I am departing from the revised common lectionary reading for this Sunday. Instead, I'm preaching from Genesis 26:18 NIV -- 18 Isaac reopened the wells that had