Abraham's Calling (Genesis 12)

Note: this sermon references clips from the show “We’re Here”, on HBO, Season 4, episodes 5 and 6. The clips are not included in the sermon audio.

If you grew up in the church, chances are that you attended Vacation Bible School (VBS) during summer break. For one warm week you sat on green grass, drank apple juice, and ate graham crackers while an adult used the Flannelgraph to teach you stories from the Bible. For many, these stories sit deep in our consciousness. For some, these stories scared us into Christian faith. This sermon series intends to explore a handful of VBS stories told to children. However, rather than scary storytelling as a motivational tool, this series intends to elevate loving storytelling that bears the weight of good authority and inspires us into ever-deepening Christian faith.