Pastor Mary Haley Genesis: The Beginning
Blessed by Deception 1-26-16
READ: Genesis 27
Yesterday, we made the journey with Isaac through the land of the Philistines; the circumstances grew ridiculous, but Isaac chose to remain in God’s peace. Today, we will witness a dark place in Jacob’s heart as he steps on the platform of deception with his mother to manipulate Isaac.
Genesis: The Beginning
Isaac in Philistine Land 1-25-16
READ: Genesis 26
Yesterday, we read about the battle of the birthright in the lives of Esau and Jacob. Today, we will see how Isaac succumbs to deception and spiritual insecurity; but also finds a way to prosper in the land of the Philistines—a pagan nation. Some of this sounds very familiar.
Genesis: The Beginning
Abraham Dies 1-24-16
READ: Genesis 25
Yesterday, we read about how God helped Eliezer find the right wife for Isaac according to Abraham’s request. Today, we will read about the sons of Abraham and how they handle their father’s death.
Genesis: The Beginning
A Wife for Isaac 1-23-16
READ: Genesis 24
Yesterday, we read about the death of Sarah, as well as Abraham’s first seed planted as a property owner in the Promised Land when he buys a cave in which to bury Sarah. Today, we will read about Isaac, the son of Promise, and how God provided him a wife, Rebekah.
Genesis: The Beginning
Sarah Dies 1-22-16
READ: Genesis 23
Yesterday, we read about the birth of Isaac, the dismissal of Ishmael and Hagar, as well as a ‘mountain-of-a-test’ for Abraham. Today, we will hold Abraham’s heart as his beloved Sarah dies and he makes arrangements for her burial.
Genesis: The Beginning
Isaac, Turmoil & Test 1-21-16
READ: Genesis 21-22
Yesterday, we read about Abraham’s deception to King Abimelech; Abraham learns that God expects His prophet to speak the truth even when pressured. Today, we read about Isaac’s arrival and how that promise brings turmoil with some and later a great test for Abraham.
Genesis: The Beginning
Abraham & Abimelech 1-20-16, Cont.
READ: Genesis 20
Yesterday, we saw how Abraham interceded for Lot and his family with the LORD; they were spared during the destruction of Sodom. Today, we are going to read about Abraham’s encounter, with King Abimelech, while he is traveling between southern Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.
Genesis: The Beginning
Abraham & Abimelech 1-20-16 Introduction
READ: Genesis 20
Yesterday, we saw how Abraham interceded for Lot and his family with the LORD; they were spared during the destruction of Sodom. Today, we are going to read about Abraham’s encounter with King Abimelech while he is traveling between southern Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.
Genesis: The Beginning
Destroying Sodom 1-19-16
READ: Genesis 18-19
Yesterday, we read about circumcision and how that would be a sign of the covenant God made with His people. Today, we will look at two things: 1) Sarah’s reaction to the LORD’s Word that she will have a son; and 2) we will travel to Lot’s homeland, Sodom, and see how he is doing as he seeks to live in God’s image there—the land of his choosing (there is that Choice thing playing into the future for human life, again!).
Genesis: The Beginning
Circumcision for Abraham 1-18-16
READ: Genesis 17
Yesterday, we read the story of Ishmael—Abram’s first born son with Hagar. Today, we will look at circumcision: a mark of the covenant.
