Studies focused on The Patriarchs—the founding fathers of the nation of Israel. This section provides commentary on the lives, faith, and failures of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. It explores how God used these individuals to establish His covenant and preserve the lineage of the Messiah.
Abraham’s journey illustrates how faith and works harmonize to reflect a life devoted to God. Paul and James emphasize different moments in Abraham’s life, but together they reveal that true faith will naturally result in obedience, proving the depth and authenticity of one’s relationship with God.
Abraham’s life traces God’s promise from Ur to Moriah: a call, a covenant sworn by God, and faith counted as righteousness. His story points to Christ and teaches pilgrims today to trust, wait, and walk in hope.
The firstborn son held special recognition in the Bible times. See how it points to Christ as the supreme Firstborn over all creation.
Joseph’s story is full of foundational knowledge for understanding the principles of the Bible.