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Abraham’s Intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah | Genesis Chapter 18
God returns for a visit with Abraham and confirms the birth of Isaac and strengthens the faith of Sarah. But, also while He is there, He reveals to Abraham the impending judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes for them (namely his nephew Lot) and we learn some wonderful things about God’s nature.
Greetings From God | Revelations 1:1-7
In the opening of the letter of Revelations, we are introduced to the author of this letter/book, the Trinity (the tri-une godhead of the Father, the Spirit and the Son). Also, the theme of the overall book is stated: “the coming of Jesus Christ”.
The Sign of Circumcision | Genesis Chapter 17
Thirteen years after the incident of Hagar’s birth of Ishmael to Abram, God returns to him and issues a sign of the covenant: circumcision.
Introduction to the Study of Revelation
Introduction to the study of Revelation.
Abram’s Lack of Faith (The Birth of Ishmael) | Genesis Chapter 16
In Genesis 15 we celebrate Abram’s faith and God’s making of the covenant with him. He is doing so well, only to fall once again in weakness of faith. How? Sarah concocts a plan to “help” God fulfill His promises and creates massive problems for the family and the descendants of Abraham unto this day.
God Ratifies His Covenant With Abram | Genesis 15:7-21
After returning from the Battle of the Kings, God appears to Abram in a vision and restates His covenant. He later confirms that covenant with a visual ratification.
The Righteousness of Abram | Genesis 15:1-6
After Abram returns from the battle of the kings, God appears to him in a vision and reaffirms His promise of a seed and many descendants. Abram believes God and his faith (belief in God’s promise) is counted as righteousness.
The War of the Kings | Genesis 14:1-16
After Lot departs from Abram, there is a war of the kings in the Transjordanian area. Lot is captured and Abram is determined to save him. What will become of the promise (seed)? That is, what happens if Abram dies in battle? What does this say to the future descendants of Abraham?
Melchizedec Meets Abram | Genesis 14:17-24
After returning from the battle of the kings, Abram is met by Melchizedec. Who is this Melchizedec? And what is so significant about this encounter?
The Resurrection of the Dead | Genesis 13:14-18
After Lot separates from Abram, God renews His covenant promise with Abram. However, this time He expands it to INCLUDE Abram himself (Genesis 12:7). However, by the time Abraham dies this promise remains unfulfilled. So what does this mean? This is the principle of resurrection that is taught in the Old Testament.
Abram and Lot Separate | Genesis:13-1-13
Now that Abram has returned back to the Promised Land from his stay in Egypt, he discovers that God provides for him there. He repents and continues life with his wife and nephew Lot until there is disagreement about the land resources.
Abram FAILS and God Has To Rescue Him | Genesis 12:10-20
Abram has demonstrated great faith by leaving his father’s household, obeying God and going to the Promised Land. His faith is indeed great, but he/it is still not what God desires it/him to be. So, God gives Abram his first test and he fails miserably. What does this teach us?