This week we will explore Genesis 14:1-24, Courage According to God.
Abram was a man of peace.
In chapter 13, Abram took the initiative to live at peace with Lot. He acted in humility and grace to resolve their conflict.
But in chapter 14, Abram takes up arms and rescues Lot from his captivity to a group of invading kings from the east.
Abram was a man of peace prepared for battle.
There is much that we can learn from Genesis 14. On the surface, it may seem like a strange chapter but it highlights the historical reality of Scripture, places Abram in the middle of a world conflict, and shows how a person of faith is to live in the midst of a dangerous world.
Genesis 14 also introduces us to one of the most mysterious figures in all of Scripture -- Melchizedek. Who is this man? Where did he come from? And what is his significance in this story?
We will explore all of this on Sunday... and celebrate communion together as fellow partakers of God's grace!
May the God of peace and strength give us wisdom and courage to face the challenges of our day!