Isaac is very similar (good and bad) to his father, Abraham. Jacob previously stole the birthright and now he wants the blessing?! Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• How does it make you feel to know that despite our continued unfaithfulness, God remains faithful?
• How would it make you feel to be deceived like Isaac was? How would it feel to have your blessing stolen?
• How have you seen God use sinful situations to bring about blessing?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 26-27
• Matthew 28:19-20
• John 3:16
• Revelation 20:15

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What happens when the father of God's chosen people dies? Isaac and Rebekah are blessed with offspring but there is animosity between the twins. Listen in to see what happens!

Reflection Questions

• How does it make you feel to know that there can be joy, peace, and love even in the face of death?
• What do you think about the fact that Jesus did not meet expectations?
• How have you undervalued your inheritance in Christ?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 25
• Hebrews 12:14-17

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Sarah, Abraham's wife and the mother of Israel, dies and is without a place to be buried. Abraham is ready to become a grandpa but Isaac must first find a bride. Listen in to hear what happens!

Reflection Questions

• How can you live as if your citizenship is in Heaven?
• How can believers in Christ have hope even in the face of death?
• What do you think of when looking forward to the promised land?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 23-24
• Revelation 21

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Abraham gets some interesting visitors and Lot is still residing in the wicked city of Sodom. God reiterates His promise to Abraham and warns of impending destruction. Listen in to hear what happens!

Reflection Questions

• What do you think you would do if visited by God and angels?
• How can you serve those around you the same as you would God?
• What do you think of God using even the worst of evil to bring good in the world?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 18-19
• Romans 3
• Ruth

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Thirteen years later and God's promises to Abram have yet to come to fruition. Will Abram keep the faith? Listen in to find out!

Reflection Questions

• How do you think Abram would have felt to have his name changed when the promises had yet to be fulfilled?
• How does it make you feel to know that God sees believers as they will one day be?
• What does it mean that Jesus became the punishment for the covenant to offer us the promise of the covenant?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 17
• Romans 4
• Hebrews 11:8-10
• Galatians 3:16-18, 27-29

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Abram has been doing good, but will the faithfulness continue? How can good possibly come out of suffering? Listen in to have these questions answered!

Reflection Questions

• What do you think about Abram and Sarai's attempt to hurry up the promise of God? Do you see yourself ever wishing God's purposes would speed up?
• How does it make you feel to know that the God of the Bible is the God who sees you?
• What kind of answers to prayer have you seen in your life?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 16
• John 4
• Philippians 4:11-13

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God does something crazy to affirm to Abram that He will keep His promises. Abram is credited with righteousness because of His faith. We are encouraged to "fear not."

Reflection Questions

• Where does your mind go when you hear the words from God, "fear not?"
• What does it mean that righteousness was credited to Abram?
• What does it mean to you that Jesus offers you an unconditional covenant?

Recommended Scripture Reading

• Genesis 15
• Romans 4
• Philippians 4:6-7
• Matthew 6:25-34

For further discussion on fear and anxiety:Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

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