During this season of Lent, a common thread running through our Sunday Scripture readings is the idea of “covenant.” Last week, Pastor Jon Jacobs spoke about the covenant God made with Noah and his descendants, a promise never to flood the earth again. This Sunday, we hear the story of Abraham and the covenant God makes with him to give him numerous descendants and make him the father of nations.
At the time God makes this promise, Abraham is elderly and childless. This promise seems impossible for God to fulfill. But Abraham (mostly) has faith, and through God’s miraculous intervention, his faith is rewarded. The promise is fulfilled. Join us for worship today as we look at Abraham’s example of faith and seek to grow in our own faith.
This week's Scripture readings are Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25; and Mark 8:31-38.
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