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Abraham
The Promised Land matters to Christians, not because we’re waiting to inherit a strip of land in the Middle East, but because the promise of land always pointed to something greater: the establishment of God’s people dwelling in God’s presence under the rule of God’s King.
This week’s E100 readings look at the life of Abraham. By any standard, Abraham is a person of incredible influence. Honoured by Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike, he is an important individual. But why is he so important? What’s the significance of his life? Consider how the clues in the context of his story make the significance of his life clear.
