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The chapter that records the end of the life of Abraham on earth introduces his twin grandchildren, Esau and Jacob. God orchestrated and coordinated Rebekah's conception, difficult pregnancy and child-bearing according to His wisdom. Whether we find ourselves at the beginning, in the midst of a painful journey or having completed a task, let us walk in God's wisdom without partiality. Verses in or...

Synopsis: God prospered Abraham's servant in his journey to find a wife of Abraham's relatives, and Rebekah was willing to go by faith in God. Her willingness to do God's will is an example disciples of Jesus ought to follow, willing and doing the will of God in loving and serving one another. Those who walk by faith in God walk righteously. Verses in order of appearance: John 5:30 Genesis 24:34-4...

Synopsis: By faith in God, Abraham sent his servant to his native land in Mesopotamia to bring back a wife for his son, Isaac. God was faithful to lead Abraham's servant to the correct city, to Abraham's family, and confirmed His appointment of Rebekah as Isaac's future wife in response to prayer. May we bless the LORD who is most blessed: the God who leads, helps and provides. Verses in order of...

Synopsis: The night of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, He gives some final words, reminders and encouragement to a soon to be saddened group of men. They had given up everything to follow the one they thought would be with them forever. He says he is going away and help in on the way. Scriptures in order of appearance John Chapter 15 v18-19 v26-27 John 14:16-17 & John 14:26 (put on 1 slide please)...

Synopsis: After Abraham heard of his brother having many children, he grieved the passing of his beloved wife, Sarah. He was given the opportunity to purchase the field and cave of Machpelah which was deeded to him. In doing so Abraham established Canaan as his new homeland as he looked for a heavenly country and city with foundations made by God. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 22:20-24 Ma...

Synopsis: God tested Abraham by directing him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering, and by the obedience of Abraham and his seed all the nations would be blessed. God's sparing of Isaac pointed towards the Lamb of God Jesus Christ, the Messiah God would provide by His grace. Verses in order of appearance: Matthew 6:33 Genesis 22:1-3 Genesis 22:4-6 Hebrews 11:17-19 Genesis 22:7-10 Genesis 22:11-14 Ge...

Abimelech and Abraham made a covenant together by a well of water in a place Abraham then called Beersheba. In the course of their relationship they rebuked each other when appropriate, and this helped them to walk humbly and righteously before the everlasting God who was with Abraham and he called upon.

"God at Hand and Afar" Genesis 21:1-21. Synopsis: After Sarah gave birth to Isaac according to God's promise, a time came when Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. In His dealings with them God demonstrated He is a God at hand and afar who is our life, and Jesus made a new and living way for people to know God and have fellowship with Him now and forever. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 21:...

"Joy for Mourning." The passage is Genesis 9:30-20:18. Synopsis: This passage contains shameful situations due to sin that occurred when people did not trust or seek the LORD. Sin is shameful, and the LORD has provided the word for our learning so we might repent of our sin and wisely heed Him. He offers beauty for ashes and joy for mourning, and by the grace of God we are not doomed to a life of...

The angels went to Sodom where they found evidence of widespread wickedness without shame or repentance. God was merciful to Lot and His family to deliver them from the complete destruction of the cities He burnt with fire. Jesus tells us to remember Lot's wife, and praise the LORD God remembers mercy even in His judgment.

Genesis 18:1-33 Synopsis: The LORD appeared to Abraham who offered hospitality for his honoured guests. After God affirmed the promise Sarah would bear a son, Abraham stood still and drew near to God to intercede on behalf of the righteous in cities fit for destruction. How blessed is the follower of Jesus Christ Who intercedes on all made righteous by faith in Him!

The Sign of the Covenant" Genesis 17:1-27 Synopsis: God spoke to Abram and changed his name to Abraham, affirming the covenant He made that Abraham would be the father of many nations. God established circumcision as the sign of the covenant, and Abraham believed without wavering his wife Sarah would bear a son. In receiving Communion we celebrate the new covenant established by faith in Jesus and...

Sarai and Abram decided they could fulfill God's plans without seeking and waiting on the LORD and stirred up trouble. God was able to redeem the situation for good by revealing Himself to Hagar as the God Who heard her affliction and sees. Because the living God is good and does not change, we can rely upon Him and rest assured in His timing. Verses in order of appearance: Job 14:19 Genesis 16:1-...

The word of the LORD God came to Abram and He promised to be his shield and exceedingly great reward. When Abram wondered how he could know God's promise would come to pass, God cut a covenant with him dependent on God alone. The covenant God made with Abram is fulfilled in the new covenant Jesus Christ established in the Gospel, for our faith in Him is accounted for righteousness.

When Lot was taken captive, Abram was divinely enabled to pursue the enemy and recover all. His meeting with the king of Sodom and Melchizedek was a lesson in contrast which can provide insight into our hearts where our allegiances lie. Faith involves actions to honour God, and may we bless God Most High as we follow Him. Verses in order of appearance Genesis 14:1-4 Genesis 14:5-9 Ecclesiastes 4:1...

The book of Hebrews is written to Jewish believers. Their background is in traditions, festivals, the rules, etc. The book provides so many ways in which Jesus is better than what most Jewish believers had relied upon prior to faith in Christ. The writer does not want them to go back to relying on their previous ways which would have a strong pull on them if they got away from Jesus. If they could...

Synopsis: Abram returned to the land God promised to give him and experienced strife with his nephew Lot. While Lot lifted his eye and took what was offered for himself, Abram looked to the LORD who provided life with eternal promises, infinitely better than this world can offer. For believers Jesus is our life, and He alone is good. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 13:1-4 Psalm 62:10 Revela...

Synopsis: Abram exercised faith in God who spoke to him and obeyed His command to leave his country, people and family. God promised to bless Abram and make him a blessing, and God was faithful to His promise even though Abram was not without faults. Rather than putting Abram on a pedestal, let us seek, praise and trust God who offers us a living hope by grace. Verses in order of appearance: Genes...

When people all spoke one language they united to build a tower to reach to heaven, but God came down and confounded the languages of the people and their scattered. This is one of the many milestone events recorded in scripture that lead us to Jesus Christ as LORD Who has spoken through His word, and He is worthy of all our adoration and praise. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 11:1-4 Genes...

Synopsis: God directed Noah to enter the ark he had made, the animals came to him and God shut him in. Noah, his family and all kinds of animals were preserved as God judged the earth with a global flood. A day came when the door to salvation was shut, yet presently it is wide open by faith in Jesus Christ. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 7:1-5 Psalm 119:105 Genesis 7:6-10 Isaiah 1:3 Psalm...

Synopsis: After God graciously gave mankind a fresh start on earth with a covenant of peace, sin clung to Noah and his descendants. From Noah's sons Shem, Ham and Japheth the earth was repopulated. Better than knowing our earthly lineage is knowing God as our Father who is able to deliver us from temptation, sin and death. Verses in order of appearance: Romans 15:4 Genesis 9:18-19 Genesis 17:7-8 G...

Synopsis: After the earth was dried following the flood, Noah departed from the ark in obedience to God. He offered sacrifices of clean animals to God who established a covenant by the sign of a rainbow in the clouds, affirming He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. Life on a renewed earth began with sacrifice, and new life for sinners begins when we trust in Jesus Christ Who was sac...

Find Grace in God's Sight" and the passage is Genesis 6:1-22. Synopsis: God looked upon mankind He created in His image and was grieved by their great wickedness, but Noah found grace in God's sight as an heir of righteousness by faith in God. Even in a world full of sin there is comfort and hope in God who knows His own and can deliver the godly from all temptation. Verses in order of appearance:...

Genesis 5:1-32 Walk with God Synopsis: After sin entered the world, Adam and his descendants lived long lives, were fruitful, yet were overcome with death. Enoch walked with God and was not, a foreshadowing of the life granted to those who walk with Jesus Christ by faith. Genesis 5:1-5 Isaiah 65:20 Genesis 5:6-17 Isaiah 40:60-8 Genesis 5:18-24 Luke 3:37 Hebrews 11:5-6 Deuteronomy 4:27-29 Jude 14-1...

The sons of Adam and Eve could not have been more different as the curse of sin spiralled and led to murder. In this period of darkness men began to call upon the name of the LORD, the God who is the Light of the World and gives salvation to all who trust Him. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 4:1-2 Genesis 4:3-7 Hebrews 11:4 Genesis 4:8-12 James 3:13-17 Genesis 4:13-16 Genesis 4:17-22 Genesi...