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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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Genesis 8: The Waters Recede
The flood waters finally recede! We can learn much from Noah’s actions after he leaves the ark, especially from his sacrifice to God and how we can offer sacrifices in the same way. Sources: Bible Hub. (n.d.). 2142. zakar. Strong’s Hebrew: 2142. זָכַר (Zakar) — remember. Retrieved April 17, 2023, from https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2142.htm Guzik, D. (2018).…
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Genesis 6: The Days of Noah
Who were the sons of God and the daughters of men and why is it a big deal that they intermarried? Who were the Nephilim? All this as well as Noah’s preparation for the flood is discussed in this episode. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide For Genesis 6. Blue Letter Bible. Retrieved April 4,…
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Genesis 5: Adam’s Descendants
The first Hebrew genealogy is explored with an emphasis on Adam, Enoch, and Noah. Sources: Anacioco, A. A. (2019, June 26). Meaning Of The Names In Genesis 5. Biblical Christianity. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://biblical-christianity.com/tag/meaning-of-the-names-in-genesis-5 Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide For Genesis 5. Blue Letter Bible. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-5.cfm
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