We last saw Lot and his daughters when they were fleeing from Sodom and settling in the small town of Zoar. They were the only three survivors of God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot’s Fear “Now Lot went up out of Zoar and lived in the hills with his two daughters, for he was […]
Genesis 19:30-38 // A Fearful Plan Read More »
We come this week to a difficult chapter of Scripture that exhibits God’s judgment on sin. We can’t simply skip over these events because they make us uncomfortable. Although they illustrate judgment, they also show God’s mercy toward His covenant people. The Angels Arrive in Sodom “The two angels came to Sodom in the evening,
Genesis 19:1-29 // Mercy for Imperfect People Read More »
As we rejoin Abraham and Sarah’s story, we find them still waiting for God to fulfill His promise of a son. Abraham is about one hundred years old, and Sarah is about ninety. The Lord Appears “And the Lord appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the door of his
Genesis 18:1-55 // Trusting in God’s Promises as a Church Read More »
We are returning this spring to our studies in Genesis. Some people may not particularly enjoy the books of the Bible that present historical narrative; however, there are multiple reasons for us to spend time here. All of God’s Word is inspired and useful for instruction (2 Tim. 3:16). The history of God’s people is
Genesis 17:15-27 // Believing and Acting on God’s Promises Read More »
Much like a long trip to a foreign place, we have a journey of faith. It’s a journey that the Lord invites us into so that we can experience the faithfulness of God. He is always faithful to His promises, and He wants us to see that. This is exactly what happened to one of
Genesis 21:8-21 // Getting Rid of Ishmael Read More »
What we believe is what we consider to be true, reliable and trustworthy. And our lives flow from our beliefs. Looking back, you can probably see how the things you did and the decisions you made were influenced by what you thought was true and reliable. Take news outlets, for example. If you believe Rush
Genesis 15 // Believe God Read More »