In this episode we'll discuss some of the trials that Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac faced and how they prevailed through patience and faith. We'll talk about how waiting on the Lord and trusting in His timing is a critical skill not only for our spiritual development but for mental health improvement as well. We also discuss how willingness to change is a key factor in self-improvement.
Dr. Peterson continues to discuss Genesis 18-23 and the impossible choices Sarah, Hagar, Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac make as they heed the Lord's commands, wrestle with identifiable human emotions, and reap considerable blessings. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/episodes
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How do the ancient Near Eastern traditions regarding hospitality affect the story of Lot and Sodom and Gomorrah? Dr. Daniel Peterson explains how Abraham, Lot, and Sarah learn to trust the Lord and wrangle some of the more difficult passages regarding Sodom and Gomorrah.
The story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar is a messy story where otherwise faithful people panic when the fear of God’s promises not coming to pass is in their minds. I love the principle taught in this chapter to help any who feel misunderstood, confused, or fearful.
Remember earlier this week when Abraham told Lot to choose whatever land he wanted, and Abraham would take what was left? Well, even though Lot had first pick he made a really bad choice.
Back in Abraham 1:2, one of the things Abraham desired was to be “a prince of peace”. This story gives us a perfect example of that righteous desire in practice. Pretty sure there’s a lesson here for us in this divisive and contentious world.
I heard this advice a long time ago, and it’s since been a favorite of mine– to pray before I read the scriptures each time! But I slowly discovered that something else was missing, too.
The relationship between a father and a son can be one of the most important relationships in the world, and we’ve got an hour of stories showing a range of father/son relationships:
In a world that is absolutely obsessed with labeling and dividing us - of all the “identities” to be known as, “the seed of Abraham” is a pretty amazing identifier. 😇