Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know that you have done this in the integrity of your heart, and it was I who kept you from sinning against me. Therefore I did not let you touch her (Genesis 20:6) Genesis Chapter 20 is part of the larger narratives that recounts Abraham’s journey … Continue reading The Restraining Grace of God
The Prayer Of Abraham’s Servant
Genesis 24:1-26 Abraham is old and sends his servant on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this mission, Abraham gives some clear instructions and puts his servant under oath (vv.1-4). The instructions are two-fold; a wife shouldn't be chosen from the Canaanites among who Abraham dwells, rather, a wife should … Continue reading The Prayer Of Abraham’s Servant
Happy New Year: An Opportunity To Examine Our Lives
We have entered a new year–2021. And it is that period New Year resolutions are made. Resolutions are good; they give us the opportunity to make adjustments to our lives. I am convinced you are going to — if you have not started already–write down resolutions for 2021. I will too. I especially desire spiritual … Continue reading Happy New Year: An Opportunity To Examine Our Lives
Christ In The Old Testament: Christ The Pillar of Cloud And Fire
This is the ninth in the series of articles Christ In The Old Testament where we have been tracing Christ through the Old Testament from his words him Luke 24:27;44 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.Then he said to them, “These … Continue reading Christ In The Old Testament: Christ The Pillar of Cloud And Fire
Christ In The Old Testament: Christ The Passover Lamb
Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You may take it from the sheep or from the goats. ( Exodus 12:5) In the previous article in this series, I wrote about Moses, A Type of Christ and indicated how God had appeared to him for the redemption of the Israelites out … Continue reading Christ In The Old Testament: Christ The Passover Lamb
Grace and Truth 