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The covenant story has moved away from Jacob. This devotional reading introduces Joseph and sets up his story. Nuggets Jacob settled in Canaan, probably at Hebron.The covenant story now transfers…

Jacob: How God Broke Him to Bless Him Have you ever sat down and taken a look at how complex Jacob was – and yet still feel an affinity for…

Today is a music day.I thought I was farther along on my post than I was. When we took our road trip today, I thought there wouldn't be that much…

Upon the death of Abraham, Isaac and Ishmael were both present for the burial. This devotion looks at what happened to Ismael. Nuggets Let’s take a look at what we…

Abraham’s Faith Tested Jehovah Tested Abraham Jehovah came to Abraham just as He usually did. It wasn’t a personal visit like Genesis 18. It wasn’t a dream, as He came…

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah Lot We know that Lot was the son of Haran, who had died back in Ur (Gen. 11: 27-28). Lot went with Terah when…

Abraham and His Disobedience A Famine in Canaan Abram probably had some of the doubts we have, too. We get really good at questioning God after the fact when things…

The Covenant between Jehovah and Abraham Jehovah entered into a covenant with Abram.Covenant established (Gen. 12: 1-3)Blessings of the covenant (Gen. 12: 7; Gen.13: 14-17)Sign of the covenant (Gen. 15:…

Abraham and His Family 1960 BC — Abram was born (Gen. 25: 7)1950 BC – Sarai was born (Gen. 17: 17)    1890 BC — Terah, Abram, Sarai, and Lot moved…

Merry Christmas, everyone!I can't believe it is the end of the year already. The snow has already started to fly -- and stack up -- and the temperatures have tanked.But…