Tag: Sarah
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Genesis 23: A Field Purchased In Faith
Sarah is dead so Abraham needs to find a place to bury her. He purchases a field from the Hittites but there’s much more going on here than meets the eye. Abraham is looking toward a greater future through the simple act of burying his dead. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Study Guide for Genesis 23.…
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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 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 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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