Guest: Dr. Bud Marr — Director, National Institute for Newman Studies; theologian; former philosophy professor at Mercy College; co-host of The Uncommon Good.
Abraham as the first major covenantal figure in salvation history
The gap between Adam and Abraham: generations, wickedness, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel
Why Abraham’s calling represents a decisive shift in God’s plan
Abraham’s immediate yes to God and what his trust teaches modern disciples
The tension between Abraham’s faithfulness and his human failings
Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael — how God remains faithful even when humans falter
God’s unconditional covenant in Genesis 15 and its theological meaning
Abraham’s generosity and humility in his dealings with Lot
The deep symbolic and prophetic layers of the Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22)
Early Church connections: Melchizedek, sacrifice, covenant, and Christ
How the Old and New Testament interlock through themes, language, and typology
Recommended reading: The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn
Why studying Abraham opens the door to understanding the whole Bible
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