Genesis 20 God’s view on Adultery

  In this chapter, we find Abraham traveling south into the southern part of Canaan, in or near the land of the Philistines (Gen. 10:19).  Here, he lies about Sarah again (Gen. 12:10-13), and this time it is very serious because her womb is open to conceive Isaac (Gen. 18:10)....

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Genesis 19:15-38 Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed

Genesis 19:15-38 Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You’re studying about a literal historical fact concerning the destruction of 4 out of 5 cities in the plain of Jordan.  The four cities that were destroyed are Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboim (Deut. 29:23).  The city that was spared...

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Genesis 19:1-14 The Angels warn Lot

Genesis 19:1-14 The Angels warn Lot  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When the angels arrive in Sodom, they find Lot sitting in the gate.  He invites them in for the night.  But the men of the city are homosexuals and they want to “know” Lot’s guests.  Lot refuses their advance and...

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Genesis 18 The Lord visits Abraham

Genesis 18 The Lord visits Abraham CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO On the way down to Sodom and Gomorrah, the Lord stops to visit with Abraham.  The Lord is accompanied by two angels.  While there, the Lord confirms his promise that Sarah will have a child.  He also announces his intentions...

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Genesis 17 God’s Covenant with Abraham

Genesis 17 God’s Covenant with Abraham CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson we will study God’s covenant with Abraham.  We will see the Lord’s appearance to Abraham, the covenant that He made with him, the token of that covenant, the name changes and the initiation of the token.  ...

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Genesis 16 The Birth of Ishmael

  Chapter 16 records the birth of Ishmael.  There are a number of notable things that happen in this chapter that are important for us to study.   Sarah’s Impatience According to verse 3, Sarah and Abraham had been in Canaan ten years and still didn’t have a child.  Sarah...

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Genesis 15 Abram’s Salvation

  In this lesson, we will study the righteousness that was imputed to Abram because he believed God, the promise that Abram’s seed would be afflicted, and the promise and timing of the land grant.     Abram’s Salvation God promised Abram a seed that would come forth from his...

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Genesis 14:17-24 Abraham meets Melchizedek

  When Abram returned from his victory over the kings of the East, he met Melchizedek.  Melchizedek is a very interesting type of Christ.  In this lesson, we will not only study Melchizedek, but we’ll also study the tithe and Abram’s separation from the king of Sodom.   Melchizedek Look...

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Genesis 14:1-16 Sodom and Gomorrah Attacked

Genesis 14:1-16 Sodom and Gomorrah Attacked CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this chapter, four kings ruling in the region of Shinar, where Nimrod had set up the tower of Babel, attacked the kings below the Dead Sea, because they rebelled against their rule.  They captured many people, including Lot and...

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Genesis 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate

Genesis 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO   In this chapter, Abram and Lot returned to Canaan, after sojourning during the famine down in Egypt.  They ended up back at the place where they first settled (1-4).  But they were much wealthier than when they had departed...

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