Read Genesis 16:1-16. What is the significance of Abram’s decision to go with Hagar, even despite God’s promise to him? How do the two women represent two attitudes of faith (Galatians 4:21-31)? When Abram doubted (Genesis 15:2), God unambiguously reassured him that He will have a son. Years later, Abram is still without a son. Even after God’s … Continue reading –>
Read Genesis 15:1-21 and Romans 4:3-4, Romans 4:9, Romans 4:22. How does Abram reveal what it means to live by faith? What is the meaning of the sacrifice that God had Abram perform? God’s first response to Abram’s concern about an heir (Genesis 15:1-3) is that he will have a son from his “own body” (Genesis 15:4, NKJV). The same language is … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Genesis 15:1-19:29; Romans 4:3-4, Romans 4:9, Romans 4:22; Galatians 4:21-31; Romans 4:11; Romans 9:9; Amos 4:11. Memory Text: “But Abram said, ‘Lord GOD, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?’” (Genesis 15:2, NKJV). With Genesis chapter 15, we come to the crucial moment when God … Continue reading –>
