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Today’s reading focuses on the life of Jacob from his arrival in Haran to twenty or so years later just before the trouble which caused Jacob to return to Canaan from Haran. Genesis 29:1–14—Befriending of Jacob. Jacob’s 500 or more mile trip from Beersheba to Haran ended successfully. •Arrival at Haran: it showed the perseverance... Continue Reading →
In this reading, the focus is mostly on the life of Isaac, the son of Abraham. Not as much is reported of Isaac in the Bible as is reported of Isaac’s father Abraham and of Isaac’s son Jacob. In these three chapters is reported the difficulties of Isaac, the deceiving of Isaac, and the departure... Continue Reading →
(Genesis 24, 25) Here in this reading the transition is made from focusing on the life of Abraham to focusing on the life of Isaac, the son of Abraham, who was the covenant heir. Genesis 24—Bride for Isaac. The Bible records a lengthy passage about how Abraham (through his servant) obtained a bride (Rebekah) for... Continue Reading →
(Genesis 21–23) More incidences in the life of Abraham are recorded in these three chapters from Genesis. In these chapters we see the faith of Abraham growing and becoming stronger. Genesis 21:1–21—Son for Abraham. The promised son was finally born to Abraham and Sarah. •Circumstances for Isaac: in spite of the opposing circumstances, such as... Continue Reading →
(Genesis 19, 20) Two separate events are recorded in today’s reading. First, is the destruction of Sodom and second, is the deception about Sarah. Both show the sinfulness of man. Genesis 19—Destruction of Sodom. God destroyed Sodom where Lot and his family were living. Ten righteous souls could have spared Sodom from destruction; but ten... Continue Reading →
(Genesis 16–18) The three chapters of this reading record more experiences of Abraham which show the development (and sometimes the digression) of the faith of Abraham. Genesis 16—Compromise of Abraham. This was a very sinful compromise. •Suggesting of the compromise: Sarah, Abraham’s wife, suggested the compromise which demonstrates how very subtle temptation can be. •Specifics... Continue Reading →
Luke 19: 1-10 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And there was a man called by the name of Zaccheus; he was a chief tax collector and he was rich. 3 Zaccheus was trying to see who Jesus was, and was unable because of the crowd, for he was small in stature. 4... Continue Reading →
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