Isaac Moved to Gerar
We finally have a chapter that focuses solely on Isaac. This devotional reading looks at his move to Gerar when a famine occurred. Nuggets A severe famine in Canaan necessitated…
Esau Sold His Birthright
Isaac and Rebekah’s twin boys grew but had different viewpoints. This devotional reading looks at their controversy over the birthright. Nuggets Isaac had a dysfunctional family — probably because he…
The Birth of Jacob and Esau
Isaac has now become the Patriarch. This devotional reading looks at how Jehovah blessed him, including by answering his prayer for children. Nuggets Because Isaac was the covenant son and…
Ishmael and His Descendants
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 the Patriarch Newsletter #5
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…
Abraham the Patriarch Newsletter #4
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 the Patriarch Newsletter #3
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…
Abraham the Patriarch Newsletter #2
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 the Patriarch Newsletter #1
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…
The Death of Abraham
Abraham lived a live that is an example to us all. This devotional reading looks at the end of his life. Nuggets Abraham took Keturah as a wife, with whom…