Bible Text: Genesis 12:1-6; Hebrews 11:8-16

Notice the sense of pilgrimage.  Is ‘being settled’ a worthy goal, or a subtle temptation?
This accompanying quilt design is referred to in the sermon.  Quilt pattern:  Children of Israel Originally called “Chosen Children,” this block design dates back to colonial New England. There may be only two variations to the pattern itself, but there are more than fifty references to the children of Israel in the Bible.
(Gen 48:16)