In this section of Gen. 21, there are three distinct comparisons that can be made which are very instructive for us today. The Flesh under the Law vs. the Spirit under Grace When Sarah told Abraham to cast out the bond woman and her son, she did...
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)....
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Genesis 12:10-20 Abram Journeys to Egypt CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson, we see how: A famine drove Abram out of Canaan into Egypt; Abram lied out of fear to protect himself; The devil attempted to mess up the “seed;” God blessed Abram in spite of his sin; God...
Genesis 12:1-9 Abram’s Journey to Canaan CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson, we find that God gave Abram a charge to leave his own country and go to a land that he would give Abram and his descendants for an inheritance. Abram obeyed God’s charge to leave, but he...
