Abraham & Sarah: Heirs Together

The class explores the life of Abraham and Sarah, emphasizing their marriage as a model of faith and discipleship. It highlights their journey from paganism to becoming the ideal marriage in the Bible, stressing the importance of mutual respect and faith in God.

The class discusses Genesis 16:1-16, focusing on Sarah's decision to give Hagar to Abraham as a surrogate mother due to her inability to bear children, highlighting the consequences of unfaithfulness and the importance of mutual trust and obedience in marriage and ecclesial life.

The class explores Genesis 17, focusing on Abraham and Sarah's faith and covenant relationship. It emphasizes the importance of mutual dependence and sacrifice in their partnership, highlighting their journey towards the promised seed and the resurrection hope.

The class discusses Genesis 18, focusing on Abraham and Sarah's encounter with three angelic visitors. It emphasizes the importance of faith, humility, and hospitality, highlighting how Abraham's actions and faith influence Sarah's belief.

The class explores Abraham and Sarah's journey in Genesis 20, focusing on their faith and trials as they face a crisis that jeopardizes God's promise. It emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's providence and the power of prayer to overcome personal weaknesses and failures.

The class discusses Genesis 21, focusing on Sarah's faith and the birth of Isaac. It emphasizes the importance of unity and faith in fulfilling God's promises, drawing parallels to ecclesial life and the need for spiritual unity among believers.

The class explores Abraham and Sarah's faith and covenant relationship, emphasizing their roles as parents of the faithful and contrasting true faith with the self-righteous pride of the Pharisees and Sadducees. It covers key New Testament passages that highlight the true offspring of Abraham as those who experience divine transformation and resurrection.