{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 141: The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah (David Seely &amp; Jo Ann Seely)","description":"Isaiah 51:1\u20132 instructs us to, \u201cLook unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you.\u201d In this episode, David and Jo Ann Seely unpack their article \u201cThe Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah,\u201d uncovering how Abraham and Sarah emerge as models of covenant discipleship. The Seelys explore how these tests developed in scriptural commentary, highlight Sarah\u2019s often-overlooked trials, and discuss connections to the Book of Abraham. From this episode, we can gain a deeper understanding of how ancient traditions can illuminate the covenant path and enrich our own discipleship.  Publications:   \u201cThe Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah\u201d in  Abraham and His Family in Scripture, History, and Tradition: Proceedings of the Conference Held May 3 &amp;amp; 10, 2025 at Brigham Young University, The Interpreter Foundation (2025)   \u201c\u2018Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you\u2019 (Isa. 51:2): The Ten Tests of Abraham and Sarah,\u201d  2026 BYU Religious Education Symposium in Honor of Sidney B. Sperry, Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Education (2026)   Tender Mercies and Loving-Kindness: The Goodness of God in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2026)   \u201cThe Cry of the Widow, the Fatherless, and the Stranger: The Covenant Obligation to Help the Poor and Oppressed,\u201d in God\u2019s Word in Our Hearts: Learning from the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2025)  Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2021)  Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center (2013)   \u201cJesus the Messiah: Prophet, Priest, and King,\u201d in  Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, Religious Studies Center (2002)   Click here to learn more about Jo Ann Seely and here to learn more about David Seely ","author_name":"Y Religion","author_url":"https:\/\/religion.byu.edu\/y-religion","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40260100\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40260100"}