Nearsight and Farsight 2 Peter 1:9 – But concerning the one who lacks such things – he is blind. That is to say, he is nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins. 10 – Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. ForContinue reading “Nearsight and Farsight”
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Who Is Your Mother?
Who is your Mother? Galatians 4:21 – Tell me, you who want to be under the law, do you not understand the law? 22 – For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. 23 – But one, the son by the slaveContinue reading “Who Is Your Mother?”
Look at the Rock
Look at the Rock Isaiah 51:1 – “Listen to me, you who pursue godliness, who seek the LORD! Look at the rock from which you were chiseled, at the quarry from which you were dug! 2 – Look at Abraham, your father, and Sarah, who gave you birth. When I summoned him, he was aContinue reading “Look at the Rock”
Isaac and Rebekah Pray
Isaac and Rebekah Pray Genesis 25:20 – Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, the Aramean from Paddan-aram and sister of Laban the Aramean. 21 – Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, since she was unable to conceive children, and the LORD responded toContinue reading “Isaac and Rebekah Pray”
A Longing Fulfilled
A Longing Fulfilled Proverbs 13:12 – Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life. Sarah laughed. Nursing a child born to herself and Abraham in their old age was a promise only God could fulfill. And He fulfilled it at a time in their lives when itContinue reading “A Longing Fulfilled”
Like Father, Like Son
Like Father, Like Son Genesis 26:7 – Later on, the men of that place asked about his wife, so he replied, “She’s my sister,” because he was afraid to call her “my wife.” He kept thinking,”..otherwise, the men around here will kill me on account of Rebekah, since she’s very beautiful.” I have kids ofContinue reading “Like Father, Like Son”
Isaac Prayed
Isaac Prayed Genesis 25:19 – This is the account of Isaac, Abraham’s son. Abraham fathered Isaac. 20 – Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, the Aramean from Paddan-aram and sister of Laban the Aramean. After the death of Sarah, Abraham took another wife named Keturah. She had 6Continue reading “Isaac Prayed”
No Blessing Withheld
No Blessing Withheld Genesis 22:15 – The LORD’s angel called to Abraham a second time from heaven 16 – and said, “’I solemnly swear by my own name,’ decrees the LORD, ‘that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 – I will indeed bless you, and IContinue reading “No Blessing Withheld”
Ishmael and Isaac
Ishmael and Isaac Genesis 21:8 – The child grew and eventually was weaned, so Abraham threw a tremendous banquet on the very day Isaac was weaned. 9 – Nevertheless, when Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian – whom Hagar had borne to Abraham – making fun of Isaac, 10 – she told Abraham,Continue reading “Ishmael and Isaac”
The Birth of Isaac
The Birth of Isaac Genesis 21:1 – The LORD came to Sarah, just as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. What had the Lord said exactly? Here it is in Genesis 18:14: Is anything impossible for the LORD? At the time set for it, I will return toContinue reading “The Birth of Isaac”
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