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 …
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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 …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 12 – 20161013
Genesis 12:1-3 "...To a land that I will show you...I will make you a great nation...in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed" The Abrahamic covenant. God told Abram to leave his country and extended family and go to a land that He would show him. For His part, God would give …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 10 & 11 – 20161012
Genesis 10 Listing of the descendants of Noah through his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The chapter lists some areas where the descendants migrated and settled. Checked other sources for explanation of the location names and found some confusion over directions and families. Important information from chapter 10 is: 1) All nations or family groups …
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Bible Study Notes on Genesis 9 – 20161010
Genesis 9:1 "...Be fruitful and multiply..." 1-7 begins similar to Genesis 1:28 where God told man to subdue the earth and have dominion over all creatures. However, now things are different. 2 "...fear of you and the dread of you shall be on every beast..." Instead of having dominion over the beasts, the beasts will …
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