Genesis 14:1-24 – Abram

Genesis 14:1-4 – Abram dwelt securely in Mamre for probably at least for a few years. According to this passage a confederacy of nations from the land of Mesopotamia made up of the kings of Shinar (Babylonia) Ellasar (a leading tribe in southern Babylonia), Elam (Persia), and Goiim (a tribe in northeastern Babylonia). These tribes joined … Read more

Genesis 13:1-18

Genesis 13:1-7 – When they left Egypt they did not stop until they reached Bethel, the last place where Abram called on the name of the Lord. It was there that Abraham last had fellowship with the Lord. Sometimes we need to return to the last place we were in fellowship with the Lord to … Read more

Genesis 18:1-32 – Abraham Visited By God

Abraham Visited By God: How to Be a Friend of God, Genesis 18:1-15 1. The Lord appeared and sought Abraham’s friendship (Genesis 18:1a)2. Abraham bowed before the Lord (Genesis 18:1b-2a)3. Abraham served and met the needs of people Showed hospitality (Genesis 18:2b-8)4. Abraham believed the promise of God: The promised seed (Genesis 18:9-10)5. Abraham and … Read more

Genesis 10:1-32 Table of Nations

Genesis 10 is called the “Table of Nations.”. Even secular scholars are amazed at the accuracy of this table of nations. After the Flood, the people increased, and they scattered in all directions: (1) the Japhethites (Genesis 10:2-5) went to Europe and to the northern areas of Asia; (2) the Hamites (Genesis 10:6-20) into Egypt, … Read more

Genesis 9:1-29 –

Genesis 9:1-2 – Like Adam, Noah received a mandate from the Lord to fill the earth. God wanted man to quickly inhabit the whole earth just as Adam was commanded. Noah and his sons were not given the same words concerning dominion that Adam received. This may be due to the current dominion by Satan … Read more

Genesis 20:1-18

How God Keeps and Secures the Believer, Even Through Sin, Genesis 20:1-18. Abraham sinned (Genesis 20:1-2) forsook the promised land: Moved to Gerar, and once again deceived and lied to others (Genesis 20:2). Once again God secured Abraham through the miraculous (Genesis 20:3-7). God warned the king of judgment: The king appealed to the Lord. … Read more