Things might be a mess. But that doesn't stop Hannah's prayer of faith.
How the writer's focus on one family demonstrates the major problems of God's people.
How Abraham finishes well!
Abraham confirms his faith in a unspectacular way.
Don't forget what's gone before, but this is how how New Testament defines Abraham!
Abraham's emerging faith.
The Lord's promise of a son for Abraham and Sarah is fulfilled.
Even the great Abraham can make the same mistake twice!
Lot's failures, God's Grace!
The reality of the world and history.