Tag: scripture
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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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I Have Questions
Earlier this week my wife and I watched the Matt Walsh documentary What Is A Woman? (watch it here for free through the weekend – I highly recommend it, especially if you have kids). It’s taken me a few days to gather my thoughts on many of the very disturbing elements in the film. First…
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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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From Forsaken to Married
With the Global Isaiah 62 Fast wrapping up this week, I want to take the opportunity to share some thoughts I have on Isaiah 62 and on Israel in general. Millions of believers across the world have joined together in prayer for Israel for these 21 days and this is so encouraging to me. And…
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The Pear of Life
This post is second in a series about eternal rewards. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live forever? I mean, look, I know I’m a Christian and most of my readers are Christians and so we’ve all talked our entire Christian lives about eternal life in heaven with Jesus and all…
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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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Genesis 4: Cain And Abel
Cain’s parents thought he would be the chosen seed to crush the head of the serpent. Instead, Cain became the seed of the serpent by murdering his own brother and being arrogant towards God. Meanwhile, another brother is born who would be chosen by God. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide For Genesis 4.” Blue Letter…
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Genesis 3: The Fall
The Serpent’s deception of Eve is discussed. Does the Bible place the blame on Adam or on Eve for the fall of man? God’s judgments on the serpent, the man, and the woman are broken down in detail. Sources: Guzik, David. “Study Guide For Genesis 3.” Blue Letter Bible, 2018, https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-3.cfm.
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