From Babylon to Canaan

God calls Abram to follow him into the unknown, kicking off the central drama of the Hebrew Bible. Reflect on the beginning of the Abraham story.

What’s in a name? Trace the theme of giving and making names through Genesis to see layers of meaning in God’s promise to make Abram’s name great.

What happens when God’s chosen representative lies? Compare Abram’s schemes to the snake in the garden and see how the biblical authors develop the portrait of God’s partnership with humanity.

Abram and Lot separate over their wealth. Is it just too much of a good thing, or is there more at work in this narrative? Trace the literary links to find out.

God once again promises to bless Abram with descendants and land. Catch God's grand vision of a new humanity in an Eden refuge.

A rising tide of warrior kings threatens to destroy Abram’s family. Trace the literary links to the flood story to discover the significance of this dramatic episode.

Abram meets the mysterious King Melchizedek. Connect the biblical themes to see why this character is such an important figure for the story of the Bible.