The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is heavy. It can be hard to comprehend the depths of the disease of sin. It can be hard to grapple with God’s righteous judgement of sin. And even still, we can see the compassion and mercy of God. Lot had an advocate. And so do we.
The Advocate
May 26, 2024 • Zach Hendricks • Genesis 19
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Wrinkled Hands and Tiny Toes
June 16, 2024 • Scot Pollok • Genesis 21
After 25 years of waiting on God to make good on His promise for a family, Abraham and Sarah finally feel the flutter of life within an aged womb and then finally hold the in their wrinkled hands the new joy of a child, Isaac, born according to the perfect promise, plan and timing of God.
Oh No, Not Again
June 9, 2024 • Dan Challapalli • Genesis 20
After only eight chapters, Genesis 20 gives us a huge déjà vu. As Abraham has a repeated struggle with his faith, we think things like, “Not again…” and “He should know better by now.” Yet these are the same thoughts we have toward ourselves in repeated unwanted behaviors. How do we walk this messy journey of sanctification? Who will rescue us from this struggle?
Too Wonderful?
May 19, 2024 • Scot Pollok • Genesis 18
In this powerful text, Yahweh appears to Abraham to hand deliver yet another promise of a son. Abraham gets to look into God’s eyes, in some wildly mysterious way, and see the commitment and purpose held in His gaze. We also gain wonderful insight into Abraham’s dynamic relationship with God through an awkwardly beautiful give and take.