Abraham’s Roots Were in the North
2023-03-22
If Abraham was from Ur in Sumer, then his father went out of his way if he meant to go to Canaan. Not a little out of the way, either; I mean ridiculously out of the way.Continue Reading
Gilbert House Fellowship #360: 1 Chronicles 1–2
2022-12-04
GENEALOGY IS IMPORTANT in the Bible. It not only establishes Jesus as the descendant of David, and thus the rightful king, it also shows that he was fully human during his time on Earth.Continue Reading
Gilbert House Fellowship #263: Genesis 23-25
2020-05-03
WE REACH the end of Abraham’s time on earth this week. We discuss the death of Sarah, Abraham’s purchase of the cave of Machpelah, the marriage of Isaac, the birth of Esau and Jacob, and the short-sightedness of Esau.
Gilbert House Fellowship #262: Genesis 19:30-22:24
2020-04-26
Why would Abraham agree to God’s test to “slaughter” his son?
Gilbert House Fellowship #261: Genesis 18, 19:1-29
2020-04-19
THE DESTRUCTION of Sodom and Gomorrah was not about alternative lifestyles—and yes, it really happened.
Gilbert House Fellowship #258: Genesis 15-17
2020-03-29
ABRAHAM’S DISTRESS at being childless was caused by his understanding of the afterlife. In the Amorite culture that dominated his world, it was believed that one’s quality of life after death depended on your descendants performing a monthly ritual to provide your food and drink.