{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Immerse: Bible Reading Experience - NLT Daily Bible In A Year","title":"Immerse Beginnings Day 87 Year 2 Daily Bible Reading","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bca1fe8e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":720,"description":"Day 87: God's Covenant with Abraham and the Birth of IshmaelWelcome to Day 87 of Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience. In this episode, we delve into the story of Abram (later Abraham) and the profound moments of his life as recorded in the Bible. The Lord speaks to Abram, assuring him of protection and great rewards. Despite his lack of a son, God promises Abram that he will have numerous descendants. A covenant is established between God and Abram, symbolized through a sacrificial ritual. We witness the birth of Ishmael, Abram's son with Hagar, Sarah's servant, and God's reminders of His promises. Abram's name is changed to Abraham, meaning 'father of many nations,' as God's covenant is reaffirmed. Details of circumcision as a sign of this eternal covenant are outlined, and we see the hospitality Abraham shows to visitors who prophesy the birth of his son Isaac with Sarah. The episode closes with a reaffirmation of faith and God's miraculous promise. Join us as we explore these pivotal biblical narratives and the foundation of God's eternal covenant with Abraham and his descendants.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:04 God's Promise to Abram01:18 The Covenant Ritual03:00 Hagar and Ishmael05:41 The Covenant of Circumcision09:46 The Three Visitors10:58 Sarah's Laughter and Promise11:54 ConclusionWelcome to Immerse: Beginnings! Buy a copy of Immerse Beginnings at Tyndale.comAnd for the full 16 week plan, visit https://www.immersebible.com/beginnings-16-week/4 Questions to get your conversations started:1. What stood out to you this week?2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?3. Did anything make you think differently about God?4. How might this change the way we live?QUICK START GUIDE3 ways to get the most out of your experienceUse Immerse: Beginnings instead of your regular chapter and verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2ycMn7B1WCW0-4s9RMs7RtXDzAQggqWiCUvdMzxiGvw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3ODIzLzE3MDI3/NTMzNzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}