After his father’s death, Isaac lived in Beer-lahai-roi, which translates to “the Well of the Living One Who Sees Me.” Genesis 25: 11 After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who settled near Beer-lahai-roi in the Negev. [1] This is the second time we have seen this name mentioned in the story of Abraham. The …
God had promised that Abraham would bless all the families on earth (Genesis 12:3). Jesus is the blessing to all nations. The Gospel of Matthew opens with the genealogy of Jesus, which directly connects Jesus to Abraham. Matthew 1:1 This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and …
Living a life of new beginnings is possible only for those who choose to place their faith in Jesus as their Savior. Have you ever wished to relive a day to correct your mistakes? I have. While we can’t relive our lives, we can turn to God, confess our sins, and start anew. Abraham experienced …
The need for reconciliation ranks among the most crucial necessities in our lives and the world. Reconciliation brings joy. But its roots often lie in the past. God told Abraham he and Sarah would have the son of the promise. After years with no child, they grew impatient. Sarah proposed having a child with Hagar, their servant, …
We are saved by faith, which reflects God’s work in our lives and the grace He offers us. Paul gives us insight into Abraham’s faith. Romans 4:2If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way. 3 For the Scriptures tell us, …
Abraham was protecting the covenant when he sent Keturah’s children away. It sounds quite hard-hearted to us today. Genesis 25: 6 But before he died, he gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them off to a land in the east, away from Isaac. [1] Abraham had learned a lesson when Ishmael made …
Living a fulfilling life is God’s plan for everyone, but what does that mean? When asked what a fulfilled life means, many people will think of worldly things such as wealth, their home, or the job they have. I have known people who seemed to have it all but had left God behind and struggled …
Burial is not the end for believers; this is wonderful news for everyone who places their faith in Jesus as their Savior. Genesis 23:1When Sarah was 127 years old, 2 she died at Kiriath-arba (now called Hebron) in the land of Canaan. There Abraham mourned and wept for her. [1] Shortly after her death, Abraham bought …
Abraham had to buy a burial plot for Sarah. This cave became the purchased place of rest and future hope. We understand a burial plot to be a resting place, but how could it be a future hope? We must understand the burial practices of the day to begin to see how there could be …
The high cost of integrity distinguishes people on both sides of the aisle. Some may yield because the price is too high, while others are prepared to make significant sacrifices to uphold their integrity. Like temptation, tests of integrity can arise unexpectedly, and our reactions are often determined long before we encounter them. Abraham was …