Genesis 19:1 "...the two angels..." Since this is the continuation of the narrative from the previous chapter, these are most likely the two angels that continued on toward Sodom after speaking with Abraham. In that case, the three that spoke with Abraham may have been these two and a pre-incarnate Christ, or an Archangel through …
Month: October 2016
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 18 – 20161027
Genesis 18:1-2 "...LORD appeared to him...behold, three men were standing...bowed himself to the ground" We're not told what it was about the three men that made Abraham know they were from God. Commentary suggests his actions of running to meet them and bowing to the ground show he knew they are not just regular travelers. …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 17 – 20161025
Genesis 17:1 "...Abram was ninety-nine years old..." Thirteen years have passed from the end of the last chapter until now. We're not told about any communication between God and Abram during the elapsed time. Abram's been in the land twenty-three years. Long time to wait for the promise, especially since the promise involved a child, …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 16 – 20161024
Genesis 16:2 "...the LORD has restrained me from bearing..." Obviously this entire episode shows lack of faith in God, but I wonder about this statement. It could have been just a statement acknowledging God's sovereignty, but it could also be a subtle shot at God for not appearing to fulfill His promise. He made this …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 15 – 20161021
Genesis 15:1-2 "After these things...Do not be afraid...I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward...what will You give me, seeing I go childless" We're not told what Abram was thinking or feeling. Can only go by what God says to him and what he asks of God. He's just gone through an intense situation and …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 14 – 20161019
Genesis 14:1-4 Apparently there were quite a few city/tribes in the area of the Jordan plain near the Dead Sea. Commentaries agree the intruders are from the east, the land of Shinar and the area south. Interesting that the groups in the area around the land of Canaan were paying tribute to kings around the …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 13 – 20161017
Genesis 13:1 "...went up from Egypt...to the South" Up is usually either a higher elevation or northerly direction. Land of Canaan is a higher elevation than Egypt. Entered into the southern part of the land. Actually moving east and northeast. 2 "Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold." God had richly …
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