The Bible Show

Sam and Will discuss God's disturbing command for Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on Mount Moriah. Incredibly, the details of this story anticipate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God is training his people to hope in His power to raise the dead to life!

Sam and Will talk about three events in the life of Abraham: (1) the long-awaited birth of Isaac, (2) his separation from Hagar & Ishmael, and (3) his treaty with Abimelech. After the birth of Isaac, both Sarah and God asked Abraham to part ways with his son Ishmael -- forcing him to trust God with the life of his son.

Sam and Will discuss the conclusion of Lot's tragic story and the incestuous roots of his descendants -- the Moabites and the Ammonites. They also discuss Abraham's second (nearly identical) betrayal of Sarah and why the Lord chooses to honor him despite his repeated failures and stumbles. This is good news for us!

Sam and Will discuss God's faithfulness to Sarah, and the Lord reveals to Abraham He is willing to spare the wicked for the sake of the righteous. We also discuss God's judgment upon Sodom and the new archaeological evidence affirming the biblical account of this city's astonishing destruction.

Sam and Will talk about Abram's tragic decision to impregnate Hagar and God's incredible kindness to Abram. Sarai, Hagar, and Ishmael. His faithfulness shines through when everyone else fails. Plus, Sam and Will briefly explain the awkward beauty behind the covenant of circumcision.

Sam and Will discuss one of the more bizarre passages in the story of Abraham. However, when we understand what is taking place in this passage, we see a brilliant and beautiful foreshadowing of the gospel.

Sam and Will discuss Genesis 13 and 14. In these chapters, Lot and Abram separate because they are too financially blessed. Then Abram meets a priest named Melchizedek (a pre-incarnate Jesus) who celebrates Abram for risking his life to rescue his adversarial nephew and a city of wicked Sodomites.

Sam and Will launch a new series on the life of Abraham. Abram, whose name means "exalted father" was childless in a land that worshipped a pagan god of fertility. In this episode, we find a faithful and flawed Abraham beginning his journey with the one true God whose faithfulness NEVER fails.

At the age of 62, our good friend and host of the Out of Water podcast, Mark Lautenschlager, has stepped into glory. In this tribute episode, we honor the legacy of our friend with clips from prior episodes and reflections from Mark himself.

Sam and Will discuss the angel Gabriel's announcements to both Zachariah and Mary. The various details surrounding these two announcements carry tremendous significance against the backdrop of the Old Testament. A prophet with the spirit and power of Elijah has returned to usher in the Messiah, and a prophet even greater than Samuel has come to anoint a King FAR greater than David!