Category Archives: Abraham

demythologizing Abraham

Romans 4:1-5 1 What then should we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, concluded regarding this matter? 2 Because if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to brag about–but not … Continue reading

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invitation to holiness and outreach

Exodus 19:1-8 19:1 On the third new moon after the sons of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. 2 They set out from Rephidim and came into … Continue reading

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Awaiting destiny

Genesis 25:7-20 7 These are the days of the living years of Abraham, 175 years. 8 Abraham stopped breathing and died with a good gray head, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his ancestors. 9 … Continue reading

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Responding to your destiny

Genesis 24:50-61 50 Then Laban and Bethuel gave their answer by saying, “The thing has come from the LORD; we cannot say anything to add to it or take away from it. 51 See, Rebekah is in front of you; … Continue reading

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Messengers of another destiny

Genesis 24:34-49 34 So he said, “I am a servant of Abraham. 35 The LORD has richly blessed my master, and he has become great. He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male and female servants, camels … Continue reading

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Faithfulness and Trustworthiness

Genesis 24:21-33 21 The man stared at her in silence, trying to discern whether the LORD had prospered his journey or not. 22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took a gold ring weighing a half shekel, and … Continue reading

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A bride for the Master’s Son

Genesis 24:1-20 Abraham was old by now, well advanced in days. And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who was steward of all that he had, … Continue reading

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Property in Canaan

Genesis 23:1-20 Sarah lived 127 years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 And Sarah died at Kiriath-arba (also known as Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah, to cry … Continue reading

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Unthinkable and Impossible

Genesis 22:14-24 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will see to it”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be seen to.” 15 And the angel of … Continue reading

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Substitute

Genesis 22:1-13 And it was some time after these things. Then God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 So he said, “Now take your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go … Continue reading

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