Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against me. That is why I did not let you touch her. Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and […]
Read More Genesis: 20 – Wait, What? Getting By On A TechnicalityThe two men said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here—sons-in-law, sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, because we are going to destroy this place. The outcry to the Lord against its people is so great that he has sent us to […]
Read More Genesis: 19 – In A Lot Of TroubleEvery time I approach what I will write about what I read in a chapter, it’s not straight forward. Sometimes it’s hard to find a topic to write about. Other times there is so much that could be written about that choosing one is a challenge. Chapter 18 is such an example of being rich […]
Read More Genesis: 18 – You Must Be Having A Laugh“As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. (Genesis 17:4, 5) I love names and I love name changes. What I particularly love is when […]
Read More Genesis: 17 – That Is Your Name No LongerShe gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13) Why I love the episodes in scripture is that they are real. When I say real. I appreciate that people don’t often make a […]
Read More Genesis: 16 – What Happens When You Make Alternative ArrangementsAfter this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward. (Genesis 15:1) This episode in Genesis 15, as I understand it, is the first time we’re told of someone having a vision. What a vision it is. To get such […]
Read More Genesis: 15 – Following Footsteps of FaithThe king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself.” But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread […]
Read More Genesis: 14 – No One Else Taking The CreditSo Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarrelling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to […]
Read More Genesis: 13 – Looking For PeaceAbram travelled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. The Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring[c] I will give this land.” So he built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to […]
Read More Genesis: 12 – Call And ResponseThe Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.” (Genesis 11:6, 7) Some might think that God comes off as a […]
Read More Genesis: 11 – Communication Breakdown It’s All About The Motive
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