Abraham had waited so long for a son, and that waiting had been tied to a promise from God. It must have seemed incredible that he would even consider sacrificing that most precious gift. Yet, he didn’t hesitate. The story of Isaac is a type, or picture that is played out in a person’s life….
Abraham
Thankful for Vision
Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to tell them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. Vision of the human spirit reaches far beyond what eyes can see. People with physically perfect, 20/20, vision may not…
Advent Day Seven: A Ram
Precious Truth: In Christ, we are given every resource to live abundantly. God provides for the sacrifice He requires. AND Things are not always as they seem. Today’s Reading from The Word Genesis 22:1-19 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!†“Here I am,†he replied. 2 Then God said,…
Advent Day Five: Stars
Precious Truth: God is greater than we imagine and He is able to do abundantly more than our mind can know. He wants to bless us more than we can understand. Today’s Reading from The Word Genesis 12:1-7 1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household…
(4) Heirs of the promise
Scripture: Read whole chapter of Galatians 3, but pay special attention to verses 26-29 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for…