The Marriage Treaty between Isaac and Rebekah
Jehovah had answered Eliezer’s prayer to show His choice for Isaac’s wife. This devotional reading looks at the negotiation process for securing Rebekah’s hand in marriage. Nuggets Even with the…
The Journey to Find a Wife for Isaac
Abraham had asked his trusted servant Eliezer to take a journey to find a wife for his son. This devotional reading looks at that journey and what he finds when…
A Wife for Isaac
Abraham was getting on in years, and Isaac had yet to marry. This devotional reading looks at the mission Abraham devised for his servant to find a wife for Isaac.…
Negotiating for a Burial Plot
Sarah had died, and Abraham was negotiating with the Hittites for a burial plot. This devotional reading looks at those negotiations and their outcome. Nuggets Abraham approached the Hittite elders…
Abraham’s Family Relationships
The rest of Genesis 22 and all of Genesis 23 focus on Abraham’s family relationships. This devotional reading looks at a letter from Nahor’s family and the death of Sarah.…
Understanding Why Abraham Was Tested
Jehovah always rewards faith and obedience. This devotional reading looks at what that meant for Abraham when he passed his test – and what it can mean for us. Jehovah…
Abraham’s Test Explained
When Abraham was given the command to sacrifice Isaac, he was just told where to do it. This devotional reading looks at the why – after he had successfully completed…
Abraham Completed Jehovah’s Test
Abraham and Isaac arrived at Moriah to worship Jehovah through sacrificing Isaac. This devotional reading look at whether Abraham could come through on the testing or not. Nuggets Abraham and…
Abraham’s Faith Tested
Jehovah chose to test Abraham to see how strong his faith was. This devotional reading looks at what that horrible test was. Nuggets Jehovah came to Abraham just as He…
A Treaty between Abraham and Abimelech
The end of Genesis 21 tells us about a visit from an old “friend.” This devotional reading looks at another encounter between Abraham and Abimelech. Nuggets Abraham and Abimelech’s relationship…