Within this video, I explore how the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 is an anticipation of bondage in Egypt and a repetition of the Fall.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 5—Cutting a Covenant
Within this video, I discuss Genesis 15, with God’s cutting of a covenant with Abram, an unusual vision, and declaration of the future events of the Exodus. For more on this chapter, read my treatment here. For more on Exodus themes in Scripture see my book on the subject.
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The Family Of Abraham: Part 4—Defeating The Kings, Rescuing Lot, Meeting Melchizedek
In the fourth part of my series on Abraham and his family, I discuss Genesis 14, with Abram’s victory over the kings, his encounter with Melchizedek, and his final break with Lot.
The Family of Abraham: Part 2—A Dead Brother and a Barren Wife
This is the second part of my series on the family of Abraham. Within it, I discuss the background to the call of Abram in the story of the Flood, Babel, and the death of Haran.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 1—Introduction
The story of Abraham and his family occupies the majority of the book of Genesis. Today I start a series on this story, exploring it as a densely interwoven tapestry of events and characters, revealing deep truths about human life and divine action.
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What is the Biblical Theological Significance of Melchizedek?
Why is Melchizedek so important to the author of Hebrews? What’s the biblical-theological significance of Jesus being a priest after the order of Melchizedek?
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