Hi friends! I hope you have followed the past two days, as today's post ties this mini-series together. We're talking about the three-fold call of God upon Israel, through the Abrahamic Covenant. If you missed the first two, find them here: God's Call to Abraham to Birth the Jewish People God's Call upon Israel is …
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God’s Call upon Israel is a Suffering Call
Welcome back friends! Yesterday we examined the birthing call God placed upon Israel, through the Abrahamic Covenant. But the call was not only a birthing one, it was also a suffering call. So let's dig into that idea today. Following God's introduction of the covenant to Abraham in Genesis 12, we are given a clear …
God’s Call to Abraham to Birth the Jewish People
Hi gang! Here in Phoenix I'm in the midst of teaching a new study entitled Why Israel Matters: Rightly Relating to Our Jewish Roots, and we have studied about a special purpose God has given the Jewish people: to bless all the families of the earth (Genesis 12:3). In fact, last week I posted two pieces …
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Abraham, Gentiles and the Gospel
Let's have a little fun today! What do Abraham, Gentiles and the Gospel have in common? (Warning: we're going to get a little crazy before we get to the serious part, so stick with me!) First, let's consider a bit about what we know of each: Abraham, a Gentile, was called by God to be the …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 