Birth. Birthright. Blessing. These are the first three things we’re told about Esau and Jacob, twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, as the Scriptures selectively present us with some of the key events in their lives. As we’ve seen,[1] Genesis 25 related their birth and how even from their mother’s …
Though Ron and I never had the privilege of becoming parents, I imagine that one of the most sobering aspects of parenthood is realizing that children will emulate much of their parents’ character as well as their habits, mannerisms, values, and speech—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Part of …
We saw last week that with the death of Sarah and the marriage of Isaac, the son of promise, the Messianic baton had now been passed from Abraham and Sarah to Isaac and Rebekah. And as we noted the passing of Sarah last week, we will note the passing of …
Having been privy to God calling Abraham from Ur of the Chaldeans to Canaan,[1] we might tend to automatically consider Israel to be Abraham’s homeland. But Abraham didn’t. For as we’ve seen, throughout the time he was in Canaan he lived there as an immigrant, a foreigner and a stranger …
Genesis 22:1–19/James 2:21–24 Faith that Works Laura Miguélez Quay Linebrook Church September 6, 2020 If having faith in God means that we believe in him—and trust him—and embrace what he has revealed about himself in his Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Old and New Testament Scriptures, how can we …
Early on in our study of Genesis, we noted that since the time of the Fall two lines of humanity emerged: Those who follow in the ways of the LORD and those who follow in the ways of the devil, of Satan, that ancient serpent.[1] From the beginning God told …
Why did God destroy Sodom and Gomorrah? Traditionally, the number one answer has been, “homosexuality.” More recently, some who believe there is nothing wrong with a gay lifestyle have answered, “hospitality.” In my study of this chapter and of the book of Genesis in general, I believe that both answers …
The LORD is gracious in calling us to himself; The LORD is lavish in his promises to us; The LORD is just in all of his ways; The LORD is holy; The LORD is gentle in his dealings with us; These are but a few of God’s qualities that are …
As we saw last week, Isaac, the child promised by the LORD to be Abraham and Sarah’s heir—when he was 75 years old and she was 65—was destined to be conceived 24 years later when Abraham was 99 years old and Sarah was 89. In considering God’s timing, we noted …
When Abram was 75 years, the LORD appeared to him and said, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you …
