by David Keesling | Dec 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Genesis 39:5 “From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph” (NIV). Observation: Joseph had been sold into slavery by jealous brothers, beginning a journey that brought...
by David Keesling | Dec 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Genesis 25:34 “So Esau despised his birthright” (NIV). Observation: Esau and his brother Jacob were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. As the first-born, Esau had a natural birthright to receive Isaac’s estate, but Esau one day returned home famished and agreed to...
by David Keesling | Dec 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Genesis 24:12:“ Then he prayed, ‘O Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.’” Observation: Sarah had died, and Abraham was nearing the end of his life. The one thing he had yet to do was to secure a wife for his...
by David Keesling | Dec 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Genesis 20:7 “Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you” (NIV). Observation: Twice, Abraham had lied about his relationship with Sarah, this time to Abimelech, the pagan king of Gerar. Sarah was technically Abraham’s half-sister, having...
by David Keesling | Dec 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Genesis 19:8 “Don’t do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof” (NIV). Observation: By these words,Lot was trying to protect two male houseguests from marauding homosexuals who had the place surrounded, demanding to have their way...
by David Keesling | Dec 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Genesis 15:8 “But Abram said, ‘O Sovereign Lord, how can I know that I will gain possession of it?’” (NIV). Observation: Abram and God were in the midst of a conversation that would be astonishing were it not so commonplace with them. God had just promised him “great...
