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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
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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)