Genesis 16: The Hagar Incident Verses 1-2: Sarah grows impatient waiting on the Lord. We can imagine Sarah questioning Abram about what the Lord said to him. Did the Lord say the child was to be born to me or did the Lord just say from your body? No mention of me. Do you see … Read more
Genesis 34: Dinah Defiled In this chapter, you will not read or hear the name of God. His Name ended chapter 33- it starts chapter 35. But in this chapter there is no mention of His Name. We do not see Jacob or anyone calling upon the name of the Lord. How can any … Read more
Genesis 38: The Story of Judah and Tamar (Additional scripture: I John 1: 5-2:1) Verse1 tells us at that time, Judah left his brothers and went down to stay with a man of Adullam named Hirah. At that time refers to the time after they had sold Joseph into slavery ( Judahs idea) and … Read more
Genesis 43: The Reunion that Grace Provides When we left Jacob and his sons at the end of chapter 42, Jacob insisted his son, Benjamin would not go down to Egypt for fear he would lose him also. But now as some time has passed and the famine continues, they must face the inevitable- they … Read more
Genesis 45-46: A Fathers Day. As we read about the reunion following Josephs revelation of his identity to his brothers, we saw a reconciliation that was a picture of Gods grace and glory. The brothers have been cleared or cleansed from their guilt. They have gained access to the throne and resources of the … Read more
Genesis 48-50. How Do You View God? After they embalmed him (Joseph), he was placed in a coffin in Egypt. Gen. 50:26. So ends the story of Genesis, with a coffin. But the Apostle John wrote: He who does the will of God abides forever. ( I John 2: 17) John Wesley said, … Read more
Genesis 25: Faith is living without scheming. If you are not familiar with the story of Jacob and Esau- you will soon see why I entitled this lesson- Faith is living without scheming. This chapter ends the life of one of the most famous men in the world- Abraham. Revered by Jews, … Read more
Genesis 28: Jacobs Journey Isaac seems to have been shocked out of his carnal lethargy and now realizes what was almost a huge mistake in blessing Esau rather than Jacob. So now in the clear light of Gods will, he will bless Jacob again with the convenant blessing. Notice the name of God Isaac uses- … Read more
Genesis 31: A New Beginning In verses1-3: we see that Jacob perceives the resentment and change in attitude of Labans sons and Laban himself toward Jacob. Word has come to Jacob that Labans sons were complaining and bitter over Jacobs prosperity and that the wealth Jacob had gained- rightfully belonged to their father Laban. … Read more
Genesis 1 The word Genesis means beginning; which is a very apt word for the title of this book. It is not only the first book- it is a book of firsts. The creation account is given by God Himself to Moses. It contains details and information that Moses could not have possibly known- … Read more
Genesis 12- The Story of Abraham The descendants of Shem are noted beginning in Genesis 11:11 and we take note as God would have us take note with the birth of a man named Terah. We see the mention of three sons born to Terah- Abram, Nahor & Haran. Abrams two brothers children and grandchildren … Read more
Genesis 18 Is anything too hard for the Lord? The story of the Good Samaritan. ( Luke 10) This is a remarkable story about our Remarkable God. It tells of a visit by the Lord soon after the covenant has been confirmed, the circumcisions have taken place and Abraham has Gods sure word that … Read more
Genesis 22: Mount Moriah- An Unusual Christmas Story The word moriah means forseen of Jehovah We are told in Revelation before the foundation of the earth, the Lamb was slain. This means mans sin was foreseen by God. Therefore God built into the plan of creation- the plan of salvation. Consider the watchmaker who … Read more
Abrahams Prayer- Genesis 18 In todays lesson we see another benefit that occurs when we honor God and delight in His Presence. Remember- this visit of the Lord and the two angels was a test of Abrahams heart. To see if Abraham would feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and take a stranger … Read more