Text verses: Genesis 12:10-20 God does not give us the length of time between Abram’s arrival in Canaan (the land that God had promised to Abram) and the famine that caused Abram to go to Egypt for a season. But when the famine came, it was so … [Read more...]
Genesis means “beginning” or “origin.” The Book of Genesis begins with God. The first Book of the Bible unfolds the story of the beginning of the world, of human history, of family, of civilization, of salvation. It shows the tragedy and consequences of sin; and the promise and assurance of salvation. It is the story of God’s Purpose and Plan for His People.
Receiving God’s Best
“…and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.” (Genesis 11:31) “…Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I … [Read more...]
Missed Opportunities
“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:” (Genesis 12:1) “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name … [Read more...]
God’s Sovereign Call
“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:” (Genesis 12:1) This verse explains the reason Abram left the Ur of Chaldees (Genesis 11:29-31). … [Read more...]
Laws of Connection
This could also be called “The Division of the Nations” and is carried from the end of Genesis Nine into Chapters Ten and Eleven. These chapters are where God sets up the order of the three heads of all the races of the people on the … [Read more...]
Laws of the Covenant
Today we are ready for the Second Part of Chapter Nine, The Laws of the Covenant . Here are the three major points we will be discussing: God promised to never destroy the earth by a flood (Genesis 9:11). That is, not to destroy all mankind and … [Read more...]
