Abraham Under Trial
Genesis 12:10-20 Before we consider Abraham’s frailties as a man let us look for a moment at his greatness.In God’s eyes Abraham was a great man.Consider the prominence of the Biblical record given to...
View ArticleGenesis 13:5-12
When Abraham miserably failed under testing he went down into Egypt, and Lot went with him.While there Lot saw the world and tasted its pleasures, this was the first step in his spiritual ruin. Who was...
View ArticleThe Last Shall Be First
Genesis 13 In order to address the subject of our chapter, we must regress for a few moments.Before we can discuss “Restoration” we must consider the important subject of “Declension”—a falling away, a...
View ArticleThe Assurance of Faith
Genesis 15; Romans 4:1-5 Paul is asking in Romans, “How was Abraham saved? Was it by faith, or by the works of the law?”In the first three chapters of Romans, Paul has shown the utter depravity of man,...
View ArticleAbraham the Intercessor
Genesis 18:22-33 Faith that is never tested will never grow strong. 1 Peter 1:7.Faith must be put to work or it will always be weak.This is the reason that God permits trials and testings, they...
View ArticleThe Rapture In Genesis
Genesis 19:12-26 v. 22—“Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou become thither.”Paraphrased it would read, “Hurry up, escape for your life, because I cannot destroy these cities...
View ArticleThe Climax of Faith
Genesis 22 Read verses 1-2.In this chapter we come to the climax, the acme and the goal of Abraham’s faith.It took the Lord 60 years to prepare Abraham for this climactic event. Prior to this incident...
View ArticleGenesis 24
The Mission of Eliezar, a Type of the Mission of the Holy SpiritRead verses 1-4 and verse 10.In studying the historical records of the OT, we must remember that underneath each one there is some great...
View ArticleGenesis
Outline Of GenesisI. Creation (1, 2).II. The Fall of Man (3—5).III. Noah and the-Flood (6—10),IV. The Tower of Babel (11).V. Abraham (12—25),A. Call (12:1).B. The Covenant (12:2, 3).C. To Egypt and...
View ArticleAbraham's Test
Genesis 22 Genesis 22:1 says, “And God did test Abraham.” Some time later, God did test Abraham. He tested Abraham’s sincerity, loyalty, and faith. The offering of Isaac may have occurred at the place...
View ArticleLife's Greatest Certainty: Death
Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-19 IllustrationsTimeWhen as a child I laughed and wept—Time crept.When as a youth I dreamt and talked—Time walked.When I became a full-grown man—Time ran.When older still I...
View ArticleThe Type of the Holy Spirit
Genesis 24In the story of Genesis 24, a type of the Holy Spirit is present actively leading the principal characters involved: Abraham, Eliezer, Rebekah, and Isaac. We know from Jesus’ ministry and the...
View ArticleTypes in Genesis
Webster defines typology as a thing, person, or event that symbolizes or represents another. Generally speaking the one prefigured in the type is not a mere man, but is the God-man. The types of the...
View ArticleFaith and Its Reward
Genesis 15:1-6In Romans 4:1-5, Paul asks, “How was Abraham saved? Was it by faith or by the works of the Law?” In the first three chapters of Romans, Paul has shown the utter depravity of man, and his...
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