In Genesis, chapter twenty-two, Abraham’s faith in and commitment to God get tested. God commanded him to do something completely contrary to common sense and his fatherly love and lifelong hope. Abraham receives three challenges. The call to separate himself from his people and country and go forth not knowing where he is going; the …
At the beginning of Genesis chapter twenty, Abraham and Sarah went on a journey to the south country between Kadesh (located in the desert of Zin, somewhere along the border of Edom and Israel, southwest of the Dead Sea) and Shur ( a place just without the eastern boundary of Egypt). They made a brief …
In Genesis chapter nineteen, verse twenty-six, Lot’s wife did not sincerely take the instruction of the two angels that came to the city to warn them about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. There could be several things that contributed to the situation of Lot and the tragic end of his wife. Her name is …
In the book of Genesis, at the beginning of chapter nineteen, Lot, who is Abraham’s nephew, sat at the gate of Sodom. He chooses to dwell in that city even though he knows the lifestyle is ungodly. Lot made this decision earlier in chapter thirteen of the same book when Abraham grants the choice for …
In Genesis chapter eighteen, verse twenty-two, Abraham stood before the Lord. Why? Out of concern for Lot and his relatives, Abraham prayed that God would not destroy the cities. God did answer his prayer, though not in the way he expected. God did not destroy the righteous with the wicked. He saved the righteous while …
Every household needs a spiritual leader. Someone that loves God and follows His commandments. Why? The natural man is born in God’s image and tends to be attractive to the carnal nature. Therefore, it would be essential for a spiritual leader to help balance the human being’s overall activity. God, who created humanity, desires for …
Is anything too hard for the Lord? The exact question God responds with after Sarah laughs at hearing about having a future child. She must have thought it was amusing to be aware of information while eavesdropping on a conversation. The sarcastic reaction from Sarah is natural from her perspective. Given the fact of her …
At the beginning of Genesis chapter eighteen, Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day, and he lifted his eyes and looked to see three men standing by. He ran to meet them at the tent door and bowed himself. One of these three men was most likely …
In Genesis chapter seventeen, verse eight, God is giving Himself to Abraham and his descendants. God’s promise “to be a God to them” is the biggest in scripture. It is the first and fundamental promise on which all other agreements rest. It means God unreservedly binds Himself to His faithful people to be their God, …
In Genesis chapter fourteen, verse twenty, Abram gave a tenth of His spoils he had retrieved in gratitude for the help and grace of God. Tithing is the first time mentioned here in the Word of God. Melchizedek, the king of Salem, blesses Abram and refers to how God delivered the enemies into his hand.Abram …
