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IV.Let’s spend some time with these images – “The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across … Continue reading
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I.With this week’s reading about Jacob at Jabbok we come to one of my favorite episodes in Scripture. There is a lot going on in this brief passage. I invite you to read it slowly, rest in the images and … Continue reading
VII.Take note of, “… the one shall be stronger than the other; the elder shall serve the younger.” How does that come about? VIII.Genesis 25:19-34 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham … Continue reading
VI.We read here about “Two nations … two peoples … divided…” and “Issac loved Esau … Rebekah loved Jacob.” Let’s read this week’s Scripture and then talk about how we got to this “twosome”. V.Genesis 25:19-34 New Revised Standard Version … Continue reading
I.This week’s Scripture jumps us ahead to Abraham’s grandchildren and something of their place in the Abrahamic covenant to be blessed, to bless and to be a great nation. Are they ready to take their place in the fulfillment of … Continue reading
VII.Did you hear Abram say, “You have given me no offspring, so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” Why? Where in Abram does such an acquisition arise from? VIII.Genesis 12:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version Updated … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with these words today give your attention to “bless,” “be blessed,” “make,” “will show,” “will give,” “so shall,” “your reward shall be very great.” V.Genesis 12:1-5 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) Now the Lord said … Continue reading
I.With this week’s Scripture reading we begin paying attention to a number of passages dealing with God’s call. This week we begin with God’s call to Abram. Give attention to God’s call and God’s promises as well as Abram’s responses. … Continue reading
VII.“And let everyone who hears say, ‘Come.”” Why would you want (or not want) to invite others to “Come”? VIII.Revelation 22:10-21 (New Revised Standard Version) And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of … Continue reading
IV.We read, “… my reward is with me, to repay …” Again, I wonder if this promise to repay should be heard as something to be hoped for or something to be feared? V.Revelation 22:10-21 (New Revised Standard Version) And … Continue reading