Genesis 19:1-38

19 The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth 2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house and spend the night and wash … Read more

Genesis 1:9-31

Genesis 1:9-10 – The second day’s work is connected to the work on the third day as God continues the process of separating the waters so that dry land might appear.  This arrangement was not the same as today due to the flood.  The work of the second day is now complete as God creates … Read more

Genesis 1:2-8

Genesis 1:2 – The earth that the Lord created was unformed or un-finished and uninhabited.  It was the Spirit of God that began the process of creation.  The universe was in need of activation or energizing and this is the work of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of God.  The word “moved” in the … Read more

Genesis 1:1

Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God – The Hebrew word here is b’re’sheet – This is where time and space actually began.  Prior to this God existed in eternity.  Now God creates time and space and places man in it.  Space and time are measurable; God exists apart from this but has and does … Read more

Genesis 21:1-34 – Abraham Sees God Fulfill His Promises

God proved His Word and power and fulfills His Promise (Genesis 21:1-2). Hefulfilled His promise despite the odds and circumstances: In Abraham’s old age (Genesis 21:1), at the set time (Genesis 21:2). Abraham responded with obedience and faithfulness (Genesis 21:3-5) Abraham obeyed God by circumcising his son (Genesis 21:4), recognized the miracle of the event … Read more

Genesis 50:1-26

Genesis 50:1-3 – Joseph fell upon his father after he died and wept. Joseph no doubt believed firmly in the resurrection but the loss of a loved one still engenders deep sorrow. The day is coming when according to the Scriptures there will be no more sorrow or crying, but until then death causes sorrow … Read more

Genesis 49:1-33

Genesis 49:1-2 – This chapter begins one of the most interesting and significant portions of Scripture. It is a prophetic picture of events that will unfold in the nation of Israel through the sons of Jacob. It is similar in scope and setting to the words of Noah upon his sons (Genesis 9:24-27), These pronouncements … Read more

Genesis 48:1-22

Genesis 48:1-4 – Jacob’s servant sensing that his death was near called for his son Joseph to come to his side. Joseph came with his two sons that they too might be with their grandfather in his last days. The other sons no doubt were also called. When Jacob learned that Joseph was coming he … Read more

Genesis 47:1-31

Genesis 47:1-6 – Joseph could not assign the land of Goshen to his family unless Pharaoh gave his blessing. So he took some of his brothers and came before Pharaoh. Joseph explains that his family has come and that they are presently dwelling in the land of Goshen. Pharaoh asked them what they did for … Read more

Genesis 45:1-28

Genesis 45:1-3 – Joseph is overcome with emotion as he realizes that his brothers truly have repented of the harm that they did him, and their father Jacob. He further sees that they would be willing to exchange their lives for their brother Benjamin. He dismisses his servants so that he can be alone with … Read more