Genesis 26:1-5 Providence in Isaac’s Life in the Famine
In this lesson, we will see how God moved Isaac in a famine, restricted him from going into Egypt, confirmed that the Jewish land grant would include the land of the Philistines, and reaffirmed the blessing on his seed. Each of these subjects gives us excellent doctrinal material to study. God’s Purpose in Famines, […]
Genesis 25 Abraham’s Family Tree
In this lesson, we will study about Abraham’s other children from Keturah, Ishmael’s children, and Isaac’s children. We will see where these children settled. Then we will study, briefly, the types of christians that Esau and Jacob represent. Finally, we will learn what happens to the soul at death. Abraham’s children by Keturah […]
Genesis 24 Isaac’s Marriage
Genesis:24 Isaac’s Marriage CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This history of Abraham’s servant going to get a bride for Isaac is more than just a factual history concerning the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. It also pictures the Holy Spirit’s work in getting a bride for the Lord Jesus Christ. Abraham’s servant pictures the Holy Spirit, […]
Genesis 22:15-23:20 The Blessing of Abraham
Following the temptation of Abraham, the angel of the Lord spoke to Abraham and blessed him. Of particular interest are two things that the angel said to Abraham: 1. that his seed would possess the gate of his enemies; and 2. that in his seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed. […]
Genesis 22:14 Jehovah-jireh
Genesis 22:14 Jehovah-jireh CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Abraham had completed his test, God provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead of Isaac. God had literally provided a lamb for the burnt offering, just the way Abraham had promised Isaac that He would (Genesis 22:8). As a result of God’s provision, “Abraham called the […]
Genesis 22:1-14 Abraham’s Test
It seems to us an odd thing that God would ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. However, as we have seen, God accomplished some great things with this. He gave a perfect picture of God’s sacrifice of Jesus for our sins (Hebrews 10: 10-14). He also put Abraham through a trial that resulted in his […]
Genesis 21:22-34 Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech
Genesis 21:22-34 Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson, we will study some interesting truths concerning the following four facts: 1) Abraham’s considerable material wealth; 2) Abraham’s covenant with Abimelech; 3) Abraham’s well; and, 4) Abraham’s grove. Abraham’s Wealth (21:22) In the Old Testament, the better a man’s relationship with […]
Genesis 21:9-21 Ishmael cast out
In this section of Gen. 21, there are three distinct comparisons that can be made which are very instructive for us today. The Flesh under the Law vs. the Spirit under Grace When Sarah told Abraham to cast out the bond woman and her son, she did it because Ishmael was mocking […]
Genesis 20 God’s view on Adultery
In this chapter, we find Abraham traveling south into the southern part of Canaan, in or near the land of the Philistines (Gen. 10:19). Here, he lies about Sarah again (Gen. 12:10-13), and this time it is very serious because her womb is open to conceive Isaac (Gen. 18:10). She is taken into King […]
Genesis 18 The Lord visits Abraham
Genesis 18 The Lord visits Abraham CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO On the way down to Sodom and Gomorrah, the Lord stops to visit with Abraham. The Lord is accompanied by two angels. While there, the Lord confirms his promise that Sarah will have a child. He also announces his intentions to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, […]