The story of Abraham isn’t yesterday’s news – it is the story of the Middle East TODAY. It will continue to dominate the news until the last moment of human history when time surrenders to eternity. In other words, Abe saw his immediate inner desires while God saw the whole human ...
In the story of patriarchal times we see how the possession of property brought with it new social problems for the primitive family. In this case the difficulty began not with the principals, but with their retainers. Before the difficulty struck the masters, the servants were at war. Jealou...
The story of Abraham and Sarah is drawing to a close. The promises of progeny (21:1–7) and land (chap. 23) have been fulfilled and Sarah has died (23:1–2). Abraham’s last duty is to ensure that his son Isaac shares in the promises. Isaac must take a wife from his own peop...
saying, “Praise be to the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his kindness and faithfulness to my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”New Living Translation“Praise the LORD, the God of my master, ...
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of Genesishas 50 chapters, which are generally divided into two sections: primeval history (Genesis 1–11) and the narrative cycles of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph (Genesis 12–50). Genesis 1–11 contains the well-known accounts of the creation story (Genesis 1–2), the fall of Adam...
And the servant put his hand under Abraham's leg, and gave him his oath about this thing. And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning this matter. 创24:10 那仆人从他主人的骆驼里取了十匹骆驼,并带些他主人各样的财物,起身往美索不达米亚...
every culture has, if not instituted slavery, then profited from the bartering of human flesh." (p. 9) She also points out that it is about more than ethnic differences as it also is about economic stratification. And ultimately it is a story about neither woman, but about Abraham. ...
dozens of accomplished people from all walks of life and many faith traditions bring their unique perspectives to 10 well-know biblical stories. They share personal insights, challenge ideas, and ultimately learn from each other. At the center of each discussion lies the Genesis story itself--by...
Access $3,100 worth of premium resources on the go! Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus and get the best value in digital Bible study. Start 14-day free trialLearn More 11:27–25:11 The account of Terah and the story of Abraham 11:27–25:11 The account of Terah ...