It’s been said that when a word or phrase is repeated in the Bible, we ought to pay close attention. In Genesis 22, Abraham repeated one phrase three times: “Here I am.” Abraham first used “Here I am” on his journey when God called his name. Abraham’s eager response to God shows that he was ready and expectant to...

This week’s training notes: This week, your group will be studying Unit 3, Session 2, A Priest of Righteousness, which focuses on Abram’s encounter with Melchizedek, a priest to God Most High, and how this priest points to a greater priesthood than what was to come through Aaron. Here are three things to know, read, and do as you prepare...

We marvel at stories with two characters who are total opposites of each other. This is why so many stories feature some form of a noble hero and an immoral villain. The contrast of character and conduct is what drives the tension of the story.  In Genesis 14, we find two completely opposite kings: the king of Sodom and...

This week’s training notes: This week, your group is kicking off Unit 3 of The Gospel Project for Adults, which is called “I Will Make Your Name Great.” This unit covers the time of the Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, surveying Genesis 12 through 50 over six sessions. Session 1 is called “A People Promised,” and focuses on God...

Think about all of the choices that we have each day. Just in the morning, we have dozens of different cereals to eat, perhaps that many varieties of milk to pour on top of the cereal, and nearly as many ways to make coffee to go with it. All of these are choices that we often take for granted....

This week’s training notes: This week, your group will be studying Unit 2, Session 4, A People Scattered, which explores the rebellious nature of sin as you study the Tower of Babel, or Bablyon, narrative from Genesis 10-11. Here are your three things to know, read, and do as you prepare for this week’s session: Something to know If...