In Genesis 15, the first thing God said to Abram was, “Do not be afraid.” God then repeated his promise to Abram and then made a covenant with him. His Word is sure and forever.
Bible Doodle: Isaiah 40.8
God’s Covenant with Abram, and More: Genesis 15
Abram looked at world-based facts, and he was confused, doubtful, and afraid. We noted yesterday that God’s first words to him were, “Do not be afraid.” Obviously, Abram was afraid and anxious in the long waiting time in which he had not children. Satan used the same technique he had applied in his conversation with… Read More
God’s Covenant with Abram: Genesis 15
Notice the first thing God said to Abram, “Don’t be afraid.” Obviously, Abram still needed reassurance even after all the evidence that God had chosen him, that God was with him, and that God keeps His promises. (Don’t we all?) Abram was anxious about the future—how could God’s promises come true when he didn’t have… Read More
Live Life Laughing
What kind of shoes do plumbers love?Clogs. I used to be addicted to soap,but I’m clean now. I’m addicted to ordering hatchets from foreign countries because of the smell.I love foreign axe scents.
Bible Doodle: Genesis 12:10-13
Then a famine came to the land. Abram went down to Egypt to live; it was a hard famine. As he drew near to Egypt, he said to his wife, Sarai, “Look. We both know that you’re a beautiful woman. When the Egyptians see you they’re going to say, ‘Aha! That’s his wife!’ and kill… Read More
Lot Settles, Abram Wanders, War and More, Genesis 14
It occurs to me that the traveling Patriarchs were home-schoolers. Abram and Sarai, as parents and tribal leaders, were responsible for the training of not only their own children, but those of the whole tribe as well. The training was spiritual as well as vocational. Abraham also kept his army in top form. As we… Read More
Lot Settles, Abram Wanders, and War: Genesis 14
This chapter begins with Abram avoiding conflict and ends with him leading an army on a rescue mission. RESEARCH NUGGETS In obedience to God’s command to travel around and see the promised land, Abram headed southward, until he reached the city of Kiryath Arba, later called Hebron. There he was welcomed by Aner, Eshkol and… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 