Genesis 22:1-14 Abraham’s Test
It seems to us an odd thing that God would ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. However, as we have seen, God accomplished some great things with this. He gave a perfect picture of God’s sacrifice of Jesus for our sins (Hebrews 10: 10-14). He also put Abraham through a trial that resulted in his […]
Genesis 21:22-34 Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech
Genesis 21:22-34 Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson, we will study some interesting truths concerning the following four facts: 1) Abraham’s considerable material wealth; 2) Abraham’s covenant with Abimelech; 3) Abraham’s well; and, 4) Abraham’s grove. Abraham’s Wealth (21:22) In the Old Testament, the better a man’s relationship with […]
Genesis 21:9-21 Ishmael cast out
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 it because Ishmael was mocking […]
Genesis 21:1-8 The Birth of Isaac
02-9-22 Genesis 21:1-8i ISAAC – A TYPE OF CHRIST So often in the Old Testament, God foreshadows something prophetically by the use of types, similitude and metaphors. Such is the case with the birth of Isaac. His birth is a literal, historical event. But Isaac so strongly typifies the Lord Jesus Christ, that it is […]
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). She is taken into King […]
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 is Zoar, which means “little” […]
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 offers his virgin daughters instead. […]
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 to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, […]
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. The Lord’s Appearance When the […]
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 was tired of waiting. However, […]