Genesis 28:15 When God called Jacob out of Canaan, He did so with a great promise. No matter what God would always be there, never leaving or forsaking Jacob. When God puts a dream in our hearts or a calling to step out in faith, it can be scary. Because when things don’t happen when… Continue reading December 20th – Genesis 28:15
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Rebekah – Saying Yes To God No Matter The Cost
As Rebekah hurried to bring the freshly prepared dishes to the dinner guests, she couldn’t help but overhear the conversation between the servant and her father, Bethuel. The gold bracelets on her wrists the servant had given her, clinked together as she placed the plate of smoked fish on the table. Rebekah admired the way… Continue reading Rebekah – Saying Yes To God No Matter The Cost
Eve – Punished But Not Forsaken
The story of Eve - The sun was just beginning to rise as Eve strolled through the garden looking for something to eat. The morning dew glistened off the flower petals as the birds sang their good morning tune. Drinking in the fragrance of the air Eve thought, “What a perfectly glorious day!” Then, from… Continue reading Eve – Punished But Not Forsaken
How Bad Do You Want it? – Genesis 32
Genesis 32 Are you familiar with the story in Genesis 32 where Jacob wrestles with God? The two tussle until daybreak, only ending when Jacob receives a crippling blow. A blow which disabled him with a limp for the rest of his life. And all because Jacob wanted God’s blessing so bad, he refused to… Continue reading How Bad Do You Want it? – Genesis 32
December 3rd – Genesis 3:1-5
Genesis 3:1-15 At no time of the year is the grace and mercy of God more evident than at Christmas. For through the birth of Messiah Jesus, God fulfilled His promise of sending a Savior to our fallen world. I once heard it said that our holiday of Christmas actually begins with sin. Meaning there… Continue reading December 3rd – Genesis 3:1-5
December 2nd – Genesis 1:26-31
Genesis 1:26-31 When we go to the Bible to read about our Savior’s birth, we usually turn to the New Testament. But the coming of Jesus Christ into this world actually begins in the book of Genesis. Because before He ever created man, God knew we would need a Savior. Our Father, in His infinite… Continue reading December 2nd – Genesis 1:26-31
September 2nd – Genesis 8:22
Genesis 8:22 Before the great flood, God’s heart was grieved as He looked upon the wickedness of the world. And with the unending rain He sent, it was His intent to blot out mankind forever. Yet Noah found favor in God’s eyes. And because of that favor, despite the cataclysmic consequences predicted by global warming,… Continue reading September 2nd – Genesis 8:22
Safe In God’s Hands – Genesis 46-50
Genesis 46-50 The story of Joseph is a hard one to read. It seems he just couldn’t catch a break. Author A.W. Tozer once said, 'It is doubtful that God ever used anybody greatly without first hurting him deeply”, and Joseph knew this firsthand. But even through his lowest of lows and highest of… Continue reading Safe In God’s Hands – Genesis 46-50
Safe In God’s Hands – Genesis 46-50
Genesis 46-50 The story of Joseph is a hard one to read. It seems no matter what, he just couldn’t catch a break. Author A.W. Tozer once said, 'It is doubtful that God ever used anybody greatly without first hurting him deeply”, and Joseph knew this firsthand. But even through his lowest of lows and… Continue reading Safe In God’s Hands – Genesis 46-50
You Are God’s Wonderful Creation – Genesis 1
Genesis 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1) In these first three chapters of the book of Genesis, we learn of the perfection and beauty of God’s creation. In six days, and with each word He spoke, God formed the world and everything in it. And when He was… Continue reading You Are God’s Wonderful Creation – Genesis 1
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