The Covenant Alternative
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5 Days
While Abram waited for his promised child, an alternative to the covenant was born named Ishmael. Ishmael is a metaphor for things that 'anesthetize' us from the pain of waiting too long for God's promises. When God's promises seem far to reach, and our patience seems exhausted, how can we hold on to God's Word while we wait? What substitutes have you welcomed in place of God’s best?
We would like to thank Daniel Cole for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://www.danielcole.co.za
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