It’s been a year since Lord told Abraham and Sarah that Sarah have a son. Who would have ever imagined that a man of 100 and a woman of 91 years would have a baby together? But God had promised a child to Sarah and Abraham. You can just imagine the celebration. The promised child had finally arrived. Just as He had promised, Sarah gave birth to Isaac. She laughed again, this time with joy. Isaac’s name reflected her joy. But even in this time of joy, there was one who did not rejoice. Ishmael.
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FATHER OF A MULTITUDE BUT NO KIDS
God didn’t just promise Abraham a son, He promised him a nation, He promised ownership of land, a forever home, a place to put down roots and grow. God also promised to be their God down through the generations. God’s only demand was that Abraham, and his descendants, keep their part of the covenant.
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THERE’S HOPE IN THESE NAMES
Now, I know, chapter 5 might seem boring but there’s hidden treasure here. Now, I know, chapter 5 might seem boring but there’s hidden treasure here. It states who begat who and how old Dad was when the son was born. But it is an interesting chapter because it also shows an unbroken line of men who worshipped God. It is the beginning of the lineage of Jesus. Two of the Gospels in the New Testament give the full lineage of Jesus.
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It Has To Be A Heart Thing
The story of Cain and Abel is the first recorded case of sibling rivalry. Abel offered his sacrifice of a firstborn lamb from his flock in obedience to God, recognizing that he needed forgiveness of sin. Cain knew in his heart he knew he was wrong, but he still offered fruits and vegetables.
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HELLO? ANYBODY THERE?
February 16, 2023 Reading: Genesis 3:1-10 Focus: Genesis 3:9 – But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Father, thank You for Your blessings today. Pour Your words into my heart and out my fingertips. Let Your truth shine today. Open hearts and minds to Your words and bring people closer to…
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It’s His Breath in Our Lungs
February 13, 2023 Reading: Genesis 2:4-25 Focus: Genesis 2:7 – Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and the man became a living being. Father, Thank you for creating man in Your Image. Thank You for caring enough to make…
