About this episode

Brian Hedges discusses Abram's faltering faith during a famine and God's unwavering protection and grace.

Brian Hedges examines Genesis 12:10–13:4, where Abram’s faith falters during a famine, leading him to rely on fear and deception rather than trusting God’s promise. Even in Abram’s failure, we see God’s unwavering protection and covenant faithfulness, and how divine grace rescues and restores those who return to him in repentance and prayer. Pastor Brian explains: (4:05) 1. Abram’s Crisis (18:59) 2. God’s Intervention (26:12) 3. Abram’s Recovery Read the transcript of this sermon here Redeeme...

People in this episode

Host: Brian Hedges

Topics covered

• faith
• God's protection
• deception
• covenant faithfulness
• repentance
• grace

Keywords

• Abram
• faith
• God's promise
• deception
• covenant
• repentance
• grace

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis 12:10–13:4

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