Tag: Genesis
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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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Genesis 12: A Family Is Chosen
God called Abram to leave his family and his city to become the seed-bearer for the coming Messiah. Abram obeyed and received an eightfold promise from God. Immediately, a famine came to test Abram’s faith. He left the land of Canaan for the land of Egypt which would have lasting effects on his life. Sources:…
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Genesis 11: The Tower Of Babel
Humans once again reveal their arrogance and pride towards God by building a tower to make a name for themselves. In fact, God shows them mercy, though it doesn’t look like what we would expect. Sources: Armstrong, Stephen. “Genesis 2011 – Lesson 11A.” Verse by Verse Ministries, 31 July 2011, versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_11a. Accessed 10 May 2023.…
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Genesis 10: The Table Of Nations
The sons of Shem, Ham and Japheth are explored through their generations. This sets the stage for all the major and minor nations seen throughout the rest of the Bible. Sources: Day, J. (2013). The Table of Nations: The geography of the world in genesis 10. TheTorah.com. Retrieved May 3, 2023, from https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-table-of-nations-the-geography-of-the-world-in-genesis-10 1368. gibbor.…
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Genesis 9: God’s Covenant With Noah
God’s covenant with Noah is broken down in detail. Then, another human disappoints us in our search for the Coming Seed. All this and more in Genesis chapter 9. Sources: Schwartz, R. (1998). Jewish Dietary Laws (Kashrut): The Vegetarian Teachings Of Rav Kook. Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved May 1, 2023, from https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-vegetarian-teachings-of-rav-kook Armstrong, S. (2011,…
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