Abram follows the advice of his wife and sires Ishmael, creating major problems for his family; but God still affirms the eternal covenant with Abraham and its sign of circumcision.

As Abram rescues his nephew Lot, He receives a blessing from Melchizedek, a king and priest of God, after which God “cuts” the Covenant with Abram, a man of extraordinary faith.

Beginning a new study, focusing on the Patriarchs in the book of Genesis: God makes a threefold promise to Abram, to which Abram responds with incredible faith and worship.

Jesus’ burial, His resurrection and the consequences of His ascension end this marvelous Gospel account of Jesus.

Jesus’ “trials” are followed by Him being mocked, scourged and crucified.

As Jesus eats the Passover meal, He institutes the Lord’s Supper, foretells Peter’s denial and then goes to Gethsemane to pray to His Father, preparing for His arrest.

As the Jewish leadership plots Jesus’ death when Judas offers to betray Him, Jesus completes His discourse on end times by challenging us to be ready, to be faithful and to not try to figure out when all this will occur.

Jesus answers his disciples’ questions about end-time events.

Jesus responds to His opponents and then goes on the offensive, silencing His enemies.

Jesus neutralizes the threats from the Pharisees, the Herodians and the Sadducees.