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Arise Shine

JUNE 30, 2020 Genesis 21:22-23 And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech and Phichol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham, saying, “God is with you in all that you do. Now therefore, swear to me by God that you will not deal falsely with me, with my offspring, or with my posterity; but that according to the […]

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Willingness to Obey

  JUNE 29, 2020 Genesis 21:14 So, Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread and a skin of water; and putting it on her shoulder, he gave it and the boy to Hagar, and sent her away. The Bible doesn’t clarify whether Abraham was grieved over Ishmael’s actions toward Isaac or because he would have to send him away, […]

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Separating the Wheat from the Tares

JUNE 27, 2020 Genesis 21:8-10 So, the child grew and was weaned. And Abraham made a great feast on the same day that Isaac was weaned. And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. Therefore, she said to Abraham, “Cast out this bondwoman and her son.” It is believed that Isaac […]

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Lean Not To Your Understanding

JUNE 25, 2020 Genesis 19:9 And Abimelech called Abraham and said to him, “What have you done to us? How have I offended you, that you have brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin?” Ultimately, it was Abraham who put Abimelech in the position of potentially committing a great sin. When confronted, Abraham attempted […]