Category Archives: dependence upon God
infants and idiots
Matthew 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus responded, “I confess to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and introduced them to infants; 26 yes, Father, for it was … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, destruction in hell, Jesus Christ, peace, works
Tagged Matthew 11
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trusting amid consequences
Genesis 29:15-27 15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me as a favor? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 And Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was … Continue reading
the LORD’s unconditional commitment
Genesis 28:6 – 22 6 Esau realized that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him away to Paddan-aram to take a wife from there, and that as he blessed him he commanded him, “You must not take a wife from … Continue reading
unexpected events
Genesis 27:1-13 When Isaac was old and his eyes were so dim that he could not see where he looked, he called Esau his older son and said to him, “My son”; and he answered, “Here I am.” 2 He … Continue reading
The Sky Kingdom and persistence in prayer
Matthew 7:7-11 7 “Keep asking, and what you ask for will be given to you; keep seeking, and you will find what you are looking for; keep knocking, and the closed door will be opened for you. 8 For everyone … Continue reading
Honor and trust
Genesis 18:1-15 And the LORD appeared to him near the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. 2 He lifted up his eyes and looked, and see, three men … Continue reading
Return and submit
Genesis 16:7 – 17:4 7 The angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And he said, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from … Continue reading
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Tagged Genesis 16, Genesis 17
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Planning for the future
Genesis 15:14 – 16:6 14 But I will bring judgment on the nation that they are enslaved in, and after that they will come out with great property. 15 As for yourself, you will go to where your fathers are … Continue reading
A Curse on Canaan
Genesis 9:14-25 14 When I place clouds over the land and the rainbow is seen in the clouds, 15 I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living soul of all flesh. And the water … Continue reading
A New Covenant
Genesis 9:1-13 And God blessed Noah and his family and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. 2 The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the land and … Continue reading
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