Thru the Bible

Dr. J. Vernon McGee

Genesis 17:8—18:8

May 14, 2021

Throughout Genesis we see over and over that when God makes a promise, He sticks to it. In this study, we’re reminded of the details surrounding His covenant with Abraham, see Abraham plead on Ishmael’s (his illegitimate son) behalf, and hear God promise to bless Ishmael and give him a multitude of descendants.

References: Genesis 17:8

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Just when things look impossible, God makes a way. That’s what we’ll see in this study of Genesis. Learn more about Abraham’s story of disobedience (and the birth of his illegitimate child, Ishmael) and God’s faithfulness in giving Him a son through Sarah when he’s 100 years old.
May 13, 2021
Grace comes through faith. That’s the important message we’ll hear from Dr. McGee as we make our way through the pages of Genesis and see that even though God confirms His covenant to Abraham, Sarah and Abraham lose faith and choose Hagar to bear a child.
May 12, 2021
The Bible Bus is headed to what may seem like the wild west. In this study, we’ll witness a kidnapping (of Lot), a chase through the wilderness, and meet a stranger who comes out of nowhere to serve the good guys bread and wine. (And later? We find out that stranger is Jesus!). Want to know more? Hop aboard.
May 11, 2021
You can never be too far gone to come back to God. That’s what we’ll find out as we continue to travel in footsteps of Abraham (Abram). Together we’ll see the undoing of his relationship with Lot and learn how to trust God in difficult circumstances. 
May 10, 2021
Our study in Genesis now shifts from events to people. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we’re introduced to Abraham and learn that even though he was a man of great faith, he also made some fairly big mistakes. 
May 7, 2021
What happens when mankind rejects God and focuses all of its attention on itself? That’s what we’ll find out as we learn about how the Tower of Babel was used to worship the sun, moon, and  stars—not to glorify God—and how in return God confounded their language and scattered them across the face of the earth. 
May 6, 2021
Noah has died, but his family multiplies. Join Dr. McGee in Genesis 10 as we hear about the genealogies and families who began the nations of the world. 
May 5, 2021
The flood is over and Noah is instructed to replenish the earth. Join as we learn about God’s covenant with Noah, His instructions on setting up a government for man, and ultimately about the curse placed on Canaan because of the sin of Noah and his sons. 
May 4, 2021
The rain has stopped, but how do Noah and his family know when it’s safe to leave the ark? Find out as our study of Genesis continues. Together we’ll see Noah return to dry land, build an altar, and offer a sacrifice that pleases God.
May 3, 2021
The story of the flood, often reserved for children’s Sunday School, is filled with deep spiritual significance. Follow along as Dr. McGee takes us through God’s reasons for the flood, why He chose to save Noah, and the importance of this event for us today.
April 30, 2021
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Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

About Thru the Bible

Thru the Bible takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years, threading back and forth between the Old and New Testaments. You can begin the study at any time. When we have concluded Revelation, we will start over again in Genesis, so if you are with us for five years you will not miss any part of the Bible. 

Other Thru the Bible Programs:
Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee
Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers
Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon
Thru the Bible International
A Través de la Biblia 

About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.

After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.

He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.

On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

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