Strangers and Exiles

Let the life of Abraham enrich your faith

Abraham is a foundational figure in the history of the church. But he is at the same time profoundly human, raw and real. Isolated in an unbelieving world, his story shows what it means for the Lord to take hold of a sinner, privilege him with promises, use him in his service and sustain him to the end.

Given the current cultural dislocation of Christianity, the central thread of Abraham's life is increasingly relevant. Ultimately, it speaks of a believer looking to a city with eternal foundations, and that story speaks powerfully to us as strangers and exiles in our world.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction: Strangers and Exiles
4. Chapter 1: Blessed to be a blessing (Genesis 12)
5. Chapter 2: The open hand of faith (Genesis 13)
6. Chapter 3: Battle and blessing (Genesis 14)
7. Chapter 4: Grace in time of fear (Genesis 15)
8. Chapter 5: The cost of self-reliance (Genesis 16)
9. Chapter 6: The sign of the covenant (Genesis 17)
10. Chapter 7: The friend of the righteous (Genesis 18)
11. Chapter 8: The judgment and mercy of God (Genesis 19)
12. Chapter 9: An unflattering comparison (Genesis 20)
13. Chapter 10: The God of astounding faithfulness (Genesis 21)
14. Chapter 11: The Lord who provides (Genesis 22)
15. Chapter 12: Waiting for a homeland (Genesis 23)
16. Chapter 13: The blessing continues (Genesis 24-25)
17. Conclusion
18. Closing Credits