The Disassembling of Abraham

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

And when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, I said to her, “This is the kindness you must do me: at every place to which we come, say of me, ‘He is my brother.”’  Genesis 20:13  ESV Every place– God describes Abraham’s travels as a journey toward a destination.  “Go forth  . . …

A Strange God

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

“And when God made me wander from my father’s house, I said to her . . .” Genesis 20:13 Wander – Abraham’s faith is legendary.  His long relationship with YHWH establishes blessings which we enjoy today.  But Abraham’s perception of the character of YHWH is often at odds with our “refined” view.  Consequently, we tend…