VII.Once more back to the altar that Abram builds – What’s the purpose of an altar? VII.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me and between your herders and my herders, … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this passage, what do you discover about Abram’s altar building? V.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me and between your herders and my herders, for … Continue reading
I.With today’s Scripture passage we begin a several week long focus on worship. Today we have before us Abram building an altar. Why does Abram build an altar at Hebron? II.Genesis 13:8-18 (NRSVue) Then Abram said to Lot, “Let there … Continue reading
VII.Let’s return to the focus Scriptures today and as you spend time with them, take notice of what stands out for you and what is clear for you. In other words, spend time not on what might confuse but on … Continue reading
IV.Turning to Genesis 49:1-2 we read, “Then Jacob called his sons and said, ‘Gather around, that I may tell you what will happen to you in days to come. Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob; listen to Israel your … Continue reading
I.I have to say – in my initial reading of this week’s focus Scriptures, I was confused, speechless and wondering where this collection of verses was supposed to lead me. Why jump between these passages? So, I went back to … Continue reading
VII.And then – “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that … Continue reading
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
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