Abraham’s Sarah was finally given a son, the son God had long-promised. Her happiness knew no bounds until jealousy reared its ugly head when Ishmael, (Abraham’s son with Hagar), was caught mocking Sarah and her new child. As a result, Sarah demanded Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away. Abraham was hesitant—after all, Ishmael wasContinue reading “My Bible Blog: Genesis 21:9-21”
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My Bible Blog: Genesis 21:1-8
God finally fulfilled a long-awaited promise to Sarah. The promise of a child. In their old age, she conceived and bore Abraham a son, in God’s own appointed time. This son was Isaac, whose name means laughter. Abraham circumcised him at eight days old, as God had commanded. Sometimes it’s hard to wait on God’sContinue reading “My Bible Blog: Genesis 21:1-8”
My Bible Blog: Genesis 20
We’ve heard it said that history repeats itself. Well, only twenty chapters into the first book of the bible, Abraham is already repeating his mistakes. Remember back in Genesis 12 when Abraham told his wife to say she was his sister so that the Egyptians wouldn’t kill him and take her (they would just takeContinue reading “My Bible Blog: Genesis 20”
Peace that Surpasses All Understanding
Well, it’s time for me to put my money (or lack thereof) where my mouth is. I talk about faith all the time. I say, “Don’t worry, just pray.” I say this because it works, and I have had to put it to the test more times than I can count. The past two decadesContinue reading “Peace that Surpasses All Understanding”
My Bible Blog Genesis 19
The two angels that had been visiting with Abraham and the Lord went into Sodom. Abraham’s nephew, Lot, was sitting at the gate when they entered. He rose to meet them and invited them to stay at his home for the night. That night the men of the city surrounded the house and demanded thatContinue reading “My Bible Blog Genesis 19”
Revelation 3:1-6
The message to Sardis: He who has the seven spirits of God (the seven churches) and the seven stars (the angels of the seven churches) says this: I know your deeds, that though you have a living name, your church is dead, devoid of spiritual life and power. Wake up and strengthen the things thatContinue reading “Revelation 3:1-6”
My Bible Blog Genesis 18
One day, Abraham was hanging out in front of his tent on a hot sunny day when the Lord appeared to him. He looked up and saw three men. (God in human form plus two angels.) He ran to meet them and bowed himself to the earth. He then scurried around to bring them foodContinue reading “My Bible Blog Genesis 18”
Revelation 2:18-29
Jesus said to the angel of the church of Thyatira: I know your deeds, your love, faith, service, and perseverance, and that your deeds are even better than at first, but I have this against you – you tolerate the woman Jezebel who calls herself a prophetess, who leads His servants astray and causes themContinue reading “Revelation 2:18-29”
My Bible Blog Genesis 17
In chapter 17, Abram is 99 years old. God tells him to “walk before Me and be blameless,” and establishes a covenant with him—that He would multiply him exceedingly. Abram didn’t say, Yeah, yeah. I’ve heard it all before. No. Abram fell on his face before God, and never lost faith that God would carry through withContinue reading “My Bible Blog Genesis 17”
Revelation 2:12-17
The beginning of Revelation consists of letters written to the seven churches. After these letters, begin the prophecies of the end times. It’s almost as if Jesus is writing us these letters to give us one last chance before the tribulation takes place. Though these letters were written to the churches of long ago, they sureContinue reading “Revelation 2:12-17”
My Bible Blog: Genesis 16
Genesis 16 God had been promising an heir for Abram and Sarai, but as usual, God was on His timing, not theirs. To this point, Sarai had been unable to bear children, so she had this horrible idea to allow Abram to impregnate her Egyptian maid Hagar. Maybe Abram had faith in God, but his wifeContinue reading “My Bible Blog: Genesis 16”
My Bible Blog: Genesis 15
In this chapter, Abram had a vision in which God told him to fear not, that he would receive a great reward. Abram questioned God about the fact that he was still childless, and God assured him he would have his own biological child who would be his heir, that his descendants would be likeContinue reading “My Bible Blog: Genesis 15”
Revelation 2:8-11
To the angel of the church of Smyrna: God knows they have fallen on hard times, but they are still blessed. He knows about those who claim to be Jews but are really followers of Satan. He encourages the church to have courage but warns them that the devil is about to mess with them, that theyContinue reading “Revelation 2:8-11”
My Bible Blog Genesis 13 and 14
In Genesis 13 & 14, Abram left Egypt, taking his wife, his nephew Lot, and all of their livestock, silver, and gold. He went back to the place where he had built an altar then called on the name of the Lord. Lot also had livestock, so much so, that the land could not sustain them both,Continue reading “My Bible Blog Genesis 13 and 14”
Revelation 2:1-7
In Chp. 2, John is instructed to write to the angel of the church of Ephesus. God is somewhat pleased with this church. He knows their deeds, their toils, and their perseverance, and that they do not grow weary. He knows they do not tolerate evil men and have no problem putting them to the test. However, He doesContinue reading “Revelation 2:1-7”
Revelation 1:8-20
The Lord is the beginning and the ending. He is. He was. He is to come. He is the Almighty. John is one of the disciples of Christ. He was exiled to the Isle of Patmos, being punished and banished due to his spreading of the gospel. While there, he had a vision in which he heard a loud voiceContinue reading “Revelation 1:8-20”
My Bible Blog: Genesis 12:4-20
Genesis 12:4-20 At age seventy-five, Abram took his wife Sarai and his nephew Lot and went into Canaan. The Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants I will give this land.” With gratitude, Abram built an altar to the Lord in the same place He had appeared to him. Abram proceeded on and built another altarContinue reading “My Bible Blog: Genesis 12:4-20”
Revelation 1:1-7
Revelation 1:1-7 The book of Revelation consists of the prophesy God gave to Jesus. Jesus sent this prophesy to his disciple John through an angel in a vision. This vision is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, and it is written for His followers to reveal to them things which must soon come to pass. “Soon” also meaning onceContinue reading “Revelation 1:1-7”
My Bible Blog Genesis 11:10-12:3
Hundreds of years and nine generations passed from Shem (son of Noah) to Abram. In fact, Shem was still alive and kickin’ when Abram was born, and if I did my math correctly, they were actually both alive at the same time for 110 years. Terah came from the line of Shem. He was the father ofContinue reading “My Bible Blog Genesis 11:10-12:3”
My Bible Blog Genesis Chp. 10-11:9
The Generations of the Sons of Noah and The Tower of Babel: The sons of Japheth and their sons settled on the shores of the Black and Caspian Seas. Some Biblical scholars believe this is modern-day Turkey. The sons of Ham and their sons established Babel, Nineveh, Canaan, Sodom and Gomorrah, and others. These places did notContinue reading “My Bible Blog Genesis Chp. 10-11:9”