Have firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word.

Have you ever wondered if it's really possible to come back to God after failure, after fear, after feeling far away from him?

Welcome to Through the Bible, where Dr. J. Vernon McGee is going to remind us of this simple, hope-filled truth.

There's always a way back to the altar.

The arms of the father are still open, whether you're Abraham, the prodigal son or

daughter, or anyone who longs to return to God. It's comforting truth. No one is ever too far gone

to come back to him. We're in Genesis chapter 12 as our study continues and we'll see this played out

in the life of Abraham through conflict, through unfair circumstances, and through

choices that test trust. Even though this story unfolded thousands of years ago, it still feels

close to home. Family conflict, relationship conflict, and learning how to trust God when life

just doesn't seem fair. It's all part of the human story, and God meets us right

where we need him. Before we begin, though, let me share a couple of letters from listeners of our

Swahili program in Burundi, a small nation in Eastern Africa where God is powerfully at work through

his word. One listener writes this, good evening. I'm so grateful for this Bible

teaching which has completely renewed the way I see my life. Before I discovered it, I felt far from God

and unsure of my true purpose. As I listened, God's word began to speak directly to my heart,

guiding me toward repentance and a deeper relationship with him. I accepted Jesus as my

Lord and Savior, and his presence has brought peace, strength, and clarity. I thank God for using

this program to transform my life. Another listener shares this. I am truly thankful for this program,

which has touched my life in a remarkable way. I had been seriously ill and bedridden

for days. As I listened to your prayer and put my faith in God, I sensed his presence

surrounding me with peace and hope. Day by day, my strength returned, and the pain vanished completely.

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