Wednesday: The Son of Promise
The last scene of circumcision involved everyone: not only Ishmael, but all the males of Abraham’s household were circumcised (Genesis 17:23-27). The word kol, “all,” “every,” is repeated four times (Genesis 17:23, Genesis 17:27). It is against this inclusive background that God appears to Abraham to confirm the promise of a son “Isaac.” Read Genesis 18:1-15 and Romans 9:9. What lessons of hospitality … Continue reading –>