Tag Archives: Genesis 11

Faith, obedience and worship

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 11:27 – 12:7 27 Here are the generations from Terah: Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran fathered Lot. 28 Haran died in the presence of his father Terah in the land of his kindred, in Ur of … Continue reading →

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Only one Abram

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 11:14-26 14 After Shelah had lived 30 years, he fathered Eber. 15 then Shelah lived after he fathered Eber 403 years and had other sons and daughters. 16 After Eber had lived 34 years, he fathered Peleg. 17 then … Continue reading →

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The language barrier

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 11:1-13 1 Now the whole land had one language and used the same words. 2 And as people set out from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. 3 And they said … Continue reading →

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first look at the nation God chose

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 11.  Moses now transitions his narrative to focus not on God’s dealings with the whole of humanity, but with one particular nation.  The story of Babel (1-9) explains why God is doing that.  Left alone, the nations gather together … Continue reading →

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let us build a city

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 11.  Babel was humanity’s chance to make something of themselves — outside of God’s plan.  The words we read here are seen by the humanist as those of a frightened god, afraid that his creatures will live up to … Continue reading →

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