Text verses: Genesis 16:6d-15 Introduction To learn the background for this devotion, read Genesis 16:1-6. In verse 6, we see “Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.” Hagar despised Sarai after she had conceived (verses 5-6). Now, … [Read more]
The Deception of the Flesh
Text verses: Genesis 16:1-2 The definition of deception is “the act of being deceived” or “causing one to believe an untruth.” Many times we use the synonyms – fool, hoodwink, trick, mislead, beguile, etc. The flesh of man is a great deceiver. … [Read more]
Perspectives
Numbers 13:26-33 Our walk with the Lord always leads us to a moment of crisis, requiring an exercise of faith. This means that our New Life experience requires belief and action. It is important then that we expect moments where we come to realize … [Read more]
The Inheritance
In Chapter 15 of Genesis, we have Three Major Parts: Part A. God’s Promise (verses 1, 4-5, 7) First comes God’s Command to Abram, “Fear not, Abram.” In the rest of verse 1, we see God’s Consolation, “I am thy shield (or protector), and thy … [Read more]
Melchizedek
Genesis 14:18-20 In Chapter 14 of Genesis, we have the appearance of Melchizedek to Abram. There are several questions surrounding Melchizedek. We ask: Who was he? What is his significance? Was he a literal man, or a theophany? The First … [Read more]
Confirmation after Separation
Text verses: Genesis 13:14-18 Abram and Lot have now separated as to where they live. Lot chose the well-watered plains of Jordan, where the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were located, very wicked cities. But Abram had moved to the plain of Mamre, … [Read more]
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