The negotiations between Ephron and Abraham, and Abraham’s insistence on paying for the burial site reminded me of something King David said in 2 Samuel 24:24: “No, I insist on buying it from you for a price, for I will not offer to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” It was … Continue reading genesis 23: cost
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genesis 22: tested (and Eva Love)
"After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” The proving grounds … Continue reading genesis 22: tested (and Eva Love)
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genesis 21: flesh or promise
From promise given to promise fulfilled: 25 years. Had they stopped waiting? Were they satisfied with their version of the promise they named Ishmael? Didn't they know that a God-promise is not fueled by human power? So the son of promise is here, being birthed in the place where the son of flesh (Ishmael) is … Continue reading genesis 21: flesh or promise
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genesis 20: fear
Big picture: God called Abraham to become the father of many nations, to be a prophet and a patriarch, and to father the line that would bring forth the Messiah. Within the scenes that make up that big picture, we see Abraham’s humanity, particularly his fear of man. Abraham’s trust and faith in God to … Continue reading genesis 20: fear
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genesis 19: fire
the men of the city the men of sodom both young and old all the people to the last man surrounded the house Not just some. Not just a little bit of sin. No isolated incidents. Sodom was full to the brim with wickedness. Overflowing. Young and old. All the people. Sexual sin. Not a lack … Continue reading genesis 19: fire
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genesis 17: promise
When Abram was 75 years old, God promised him children. Twenty-four years passed since that conversation, and then God appeared. “I am God Almighty..." And what would a man do but fall on his face? God wants Abram to know that He hasn't forgotten His promise and, in fact, is now going to require him … Continue reading genesis 17: promise
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genesis 16: return
Interesting, hard chapter in the story. So many emotions and dynamics going on. Sarai's desperation for a child. The injustice against Hagar. Abram's unwillingness to mediate, with his "do what you want with her" attitude. Hagar's contempt for a woman who would have her bear a child she would then have to hand over. Sarai's … Continue reading genesis 16: return
