The letter of First Peter opens & closes with salutations appropriate for the encouragement of a body of believers facing trying times (1:2b) “...may grace and peace be multiplied to you” (5:14b) “..…
Abraham has died. The calling to sojourn in faith of obtaining covenant promises has now been passed to Isaac – the appointed son. We are about to witness another momentous occasion profoundly confir…
The “Reformation Study Bible” summarizes and introduces the Genesis record of Isaac and family in the following language: “The account of Isaac is one of conflict between Isaac and Rebekah (v:28, ch …
Ps 116 is the 4th of the 'Hallel' set – songs chosen for worship of the Lord upon deliverance from Egypt under Moses. This particular hymn expresses worship for personal deliverance, reminding us tha…
The biography of Abraham closes in Genesis 25 after a lengthy record of trial and blessing in the life of this pivotal patriarch of the faith. Abraham's legacy will continue however, through his fami…
Waiting is dangerous. Toward the end of Jesus' earthly ministry, He illustrated the call to vigilance between advents of redemptive history by way of parable. The parables of the 10 virgins and the t…
Suspense & anticipation continue to build in this exemplary faith and love story. Securing a covenant bride for Isaac, the Spirit of God has accompanied Abraham's servant and answered his earnest pra…
Abraham is now around 140 years of age, Isaac himself about 40, and once again the entire covenant hinges on one outstanding situation: securing a bride for Isaac. One could easily empathize with Abr…
Psalm 115, the 3rd of the 'Hallel' songs sets forth a clear perspective for the discerning. If
Yahweh is creator/ruler of all reality from the heavens (realms beyond our tangible grasp), to earth (th…
I Peter chapter 4 closes with a statement which could serve as the summary theme of Peter's entire 1st letter: “Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithfu…
Toward the end of his days and upon the death of his beloved wife Sarah, Abraham finally secures his first legal claim in the land of promise. Burial preparations for Sarah provide occasion to nego…
Two major structural elements in the Genesis record help us to understand the significance of events in chapter 22 in their greater context. The first element is the recurring emphasis on covenant th…
Psalm 114 follows 113 as the 2nd of the 'Hallel' (praise) Psalms which continue through 118. These become the featured songs commemorating the deliverance of the Lord through the ages at festivals an…
There were many living witnesses to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ assembled during the course of the Messiah's earthly ministry... We recount the “widow of Nain” and all who attended the fun…
Romans 1:20 reveals that all men of every generation are without excuse in their unbelief because God has revealed Himself in the things that have been made sufficient to condemn the Gentile for his …
Genesis provides another striking instance marking an extraordinary milestone of faith in the life of Abraham. Genesis 21 records the patriarch's interaction with Abimelech documenting a distinct cha…
Psalm 113 introduces another set of songs (113-118) in the Psalter which traditionally accompanied Jewish liturgy at festival, particularly; Passover, New moon, Weeks, Tabernacles, and Dedication of …
Psalm 112 announces: “...blessed is the man who fears the Lord; who greatly delights in His commandments”. The song thusly continues expounding, via 'poetic ideal', the rewards of godly fear. Abraham…
Smith's Bible Dictionary provides a summary of events through our text today that serves well as an introduction to this message. “Hagar (whose name means) 'flight', an Egyptian woman, the handmaid o…
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