Terah takes Abram, Sarai, and Lot with him, intending to go toCanaan, but they end up settling in Harran. - P113
This passage sets the scene for
God‘s calling of Abram, who comes from
the family line of Noah‘s son Shem.
All of history now focuses on one man
and one people, but the process will be
a difficult one. - P116
On the onehand,
the genealogy suggests that nations are
spawning at a rapid rate.
Contrast this with the fact that Abram‘s wife, Sarai, is childless andunable to conceive.
- P116
God‘s charge to be fruitful and multiply
seems to have hit a major hurdle
where God‘s chosen people are concerned.
Yet it is through this very couple
that God determines to establish
a holynation.
- P116
Amid the multitudes who seem much more suitable by the world‘s standards,
God handpicks the least likely couple and works His plans through them.
- P116
The God we serve is the God of the impossible. He fulfills His purpose for those
He chooses regardless of their limitations. - P116
Dear Jesus, draw us closer to You and give us the strength, patience,
and wisdom to help each other grow.
In Your name, amen. - P117
Being a Christian in one of Myanmar‘s Buddhist, Muslim or tribal communities can result in be-ing denied access to basic resources like water.
- P116
Having lived among the Tibetans for generations, the Sogwo Arig have assimilated into theTibetan language and culture. Still, the Tibetans consider them a distinct people group, their ancestors
having originated from Mongolia. - P116
The Sogwo Arig practice Tibetan Buddhism,
which means they worship and offer sacrifices to many gods. - P116
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