Following the death of Sara, Abraham purchases a burial plot and sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac.

As God promises to accompany Jacob into exile, we learn that sometimes the challenge of being fully present and sharing in someone's pain is greater than relieving their suffering.

A flood destroys all living creatures, aside from Noah, his family and the animals in their ark.

Judah's plea to Joseph marks his transition into claiming responsibility and facing the consequences of his actions.

On his deathbed, Jacob blesses his sons and asks them to bury him in Canaan.

As Jacob descends to Egypt he calls on the God of Isaac to assure him that this decision is correct.

Like Judah's approach to Joseph, the people of Israel must sometimes remind God of our unique commitment to one another.

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is appointed to implement Egypt's anti-famine plan, which brings him into contact with his brothers again.

Isaac's birth, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the exile of Hagar and the ultimate sacrifice.