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.
Genesis: The Beginning
Ishmael: God Hears 1-17-16
READ: Genesis 16
Yesterday, we looked closely at the covenant God made with Abram while in Canaan. Today, we will look at the birth of Ishmael—Abram’s son.
Genesis: The Beginning
The Covenant 1-16-16
READ: Genesis 15
Yesterday, Scripture revealed the importance of seeing beyond this physical realm into the things of the Spirit when looking at our lesson from Lot’s choice. In today’s reading, we will see Abram’s faith needs a boost; he is feeling discouraged about “how” God’s promise is going to take place when clearly…it looks impossible. The LORD God has proven Himself faithful to protect Abram and his loved ones (recapturing Lot from the enemy), but will He further reward Abram out of the abundance of His goodness?
Genesis: The Beginning
Abram and Lot 1-15-16
READ: Genesis Chapters 13 & 14
Yesterday, we read about how Abram was called by God, given a promise, and then had to face the difficulties of life that came against the LORD’s promise; these difficulties forced Abram, Sarai, Lot, with their “stuff” to start a new beginning in Egypt. Today. we will see the LORD’s goodness in action and the power of choice, again.
