In this episode, we explore the 13 years of silence from God in Abram's life, leading to a new covenant that redefines his identity and the physical sign of circumcision. We also discuss why Abraham laughs at the seemingly impossible promise of a son through Sarah and God's unwavering commitment to His divine plan.

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00:00 13 Years of Silence

01:35 God's Covenant and Name Change

06:52 The Meaning of Circumcision

10:05 Sarah's Impossible Son

15:53 Abraham's Act of Faith

18:54 Commitment Beyond Understanding

In this episode, we explore the biblical story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar, focusing on Sarai's desperation to bear a child and the cultural context of surrogacy in the ancient Near East. We also examine Hagar's flight into the wilderness, her encounter with God, and how she gives God the name Eloroi, "The God Who Sees."

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Chapters

00:00 10 Years of Waiting

00:36 Sarai's Desperation and Abram's Compliance

02:17 Cultural Context of Surrogacy

04:02 Conflict and Hagar's Flight

08:48 Hagar Encounters The God Who Sees

13:22 Reflecting on Who We See

In this episode, we explore Abram's raw honesty with God about his childlessness and God's powerful response, revealing the nature of faith through the countless stars. We also uncover the profound meaning of the covenant ceremony, where God unilaterally binds Himself to His promise, taking full responsibility for its fulfillment.

Chapters

00:00 Abram's Fear and Honesty

00:01 God's Promise of Descendants

03:52 Abram's Belief and Righteousness

05:40 The Covenant Ceremony

11:26 God Walks Through Alone

15:39 Faith and God's Unfailing Promise https://study-companion.kit.com/0a352e0e64 - Click link to download your free, weekly PDF Study Companion - stuff you won't find in Sunday school — real scholarship, surprising history, and sermons from voices outside your usual orbit.