We often gripe about our governments, especially during election cycles, but take time this week to notice

Notice here that actual koinōnia requires mutual effort.

three elements in his prayer-based psalms, but, as is the case today, he likes to throw them into a poetic

Notice that as he blurts out to God, Adam only confesses the reason for his fear, not his sin.

Notice here that Adam never once asked for God's help.

Notice how those seven hundred wives are described: they're of royal birth.

Notice that the chapter ends with Abram silent in his shame.  

Second, notice the qualifiers in v28: This promise is only for those who are called by God and who love

Notice the parallels between verses 6 & 8: 6 - when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly

Notice that when the first group of deacons were named, the exact mechanism the church employed isn't