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Genesis 22: Abraham’s Faith Is Proven
Abraham takes a three day long journey to Mount Moriah to sacrifice his only son Isaac at the command of God. How could God command him to do such a thing? This question as well as the many parallels to Jesus will be explored. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018d). Study Guide for Genesis 22. Blue Letter…
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Genesis 21: The Birth Of Isaac
More family drama ensues when Isaac is weaned and this time, Hagar is sent packing for good. But who is it who appears to her in the wilderness? And what does her journey foreshadow? Sources: Swedenborg, E. (2002, February). Spiritual Meaning of Hundred. Bible Meanings. http://www.biblemeanings.info/Words/Number/Hundred.htm Speiser, E. A. (1964). Birth of Isaac And Expulsion…
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Genesis 20: Abraham And Abimelech
Abraham deceived Abimelech, the king of Gerar, into thinking Sarah was just Abraham’s sister. So naturally, Abimelech took Sarah as his wife. But wait! Didn’t God just tell Abraham and Sarah they would have a child within the year? But now Sarah is another man’s wife and we have a serious problem on our hands.…
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Genesis 19: Sodom And Gomorrah
Do certain sins contribute more to moral decline than others? Also, Lot misses his opportunity to intercede for his city, we see the cost of living in compromise, and more. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide for Genesis 19. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-19.cfm Armstrong, S. (2011, December 4). Genesis 2011 – Lesson 19A. Verse By…
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Genesis 18: The Promise And The Prayer
Three men appear at Abraham’s doorstep. Who were they and why were they there? Then, we are shown a model for intercession that we can use even today. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 18.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-18.cfm. Accessed 30 May 2023. Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson 18B.” Verse by Verse…
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Genesis 17: Three Pronouncements
God appears to Abraham and makes three pronouncements. Both Abraham and Sarah receive name changes and the sign of circumcision is given. The relationship between circumcision and baptism is discussed in depth. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 17.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-17.cfm. Accessed 25 May 2023. Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson…
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Genesis 16: Abram And Hagar
Abram and Sarai resort to some pretty awful actions in order to get their son that God promised, which results in a pregnant slave girl on the run. The first half of the chapter should reveal how we deal with disappointment and the second half should reveal how we respond to God when he asks…
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Genesis 15: God’s Covenant With Abram
In this episode, Abram has a very strange encounter with God which results in a covenant between God and Abram. What are these strange images of a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch? Sources: Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson 15B.” Verse by Verse Ministries International, 3 Oct. 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_15b. Accessed 23 May 2023.…
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Genesis 14: The Priest-King Of Salem
Genesis 14 is split in two halves. Each half gives us a different picture of Jesus: First, as a Kinsmen-Redeemer, and second, as a Priest-King. Sources: Stephen, Armstrong. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson 14A.” Verse by Verse Ministries International, 12 Sept. 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_14a. Accessed 19 May 2023. Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 14.” Blue Letter…
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Genesis 13: Family Conflict
Abraham and Lot return from Egypt and they immediately begin arguing over land. We explore how each one handles the situation. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide for Genesis 13.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-13.cfm. Accessed 18 May 2023. Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson 13.” Verse by Verse Ministries International, 5 Sept. 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_13. Accessed…
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