“Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; (19) To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. (20) Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. (21) For our … [Read more...]
Doubting God
Text verses: Genesis 32:3-8 “Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed…” (Genesis 32:7a) Why was Jacob “greatly afraid and distressed”? God had spoken to him twice and assured him: “And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places … [Read more...]
God’s Token
“…the angels of God met him.” (Genesis 32:1b) God had made a Promise to Jacob: “And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and … [Read more...]
Talking Donkeys
“And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.” (Numbers 22:27) “And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto … [Read more...]
A Few Words Added
“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:14) 1) “Onto” – As a drowning (weak) man holds a life…. 2) “In” – As a strong man in confidence…. 3) “Up” – As a (declaring, banner-bearing) man, proclaiming… In the … [Read more...]
What Does God Know?
“…for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.” (Genesis 22:12b) The story that the writer of Genesis 22:1-14 tells is an unbelievable story – without eyes of Faith. Without eyes of Faith – … [Read more...]
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