1. The Patriarchs Abraham: Portrait of Perseverance
Patriarchs: The second time period
Perspective: looking through a situation to see the bigger picture
Isaac: the son of Abraham
Issac: means laughter
Grace: God’s Life in us
Joseph: Portrait of forgiveness
Moriah: the site of sacrifice of Isaac ( and the crucifixion)
Sarah: the wife of Abraham
Cannan: where 95% of Bible takes place, modern day Israel
Burgundy: color of Patriarchs
The 12 tribes: the descendants of the sons of Jacob/Israel
Rachel: Portrait of Prayer
One Holy Tribe: God’s covenant of Abraham
Abraham: means Father of many
Jacob: becomes Israel (wrestles with an angel)

2. Patriarchs (Genesis)