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Thoughts on Genesis: 14:1-16
Rarely do rebellions go well; there are exceptions of course, but rarely do they go well. This rebel alliance of Sodom, Gomorrah, and three other places went to war against their lords; particularly...
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Thoughts on Genesis: 14:17-24
So, once Abram had secured the people and spoils from the camp of the Emperor, he was visited by two individuals of note: 1) the king of Sodom and 2) Melchizedek, the king Salem. The former is nameless...
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Thoughts on Genesis: 15:1-8
Not long after the humiliation of the Emperor and the blessing and tithing to Melchizedek, Abram was visited in a dream by the Lord. The opening words he spoke are amazing, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I...
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Thoughts on Genesis: 15:8-21
Abram asks how he can know that this is true; it is not that Abram does not believe, it is just that he is looking for an indication of when God would act. God’s response? Bring a list of farm animals:...
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Thoughts on Genesis: 16:1-16
Remember that a recurring theme throughout the time of the Patriarchs is that of being childless or not being able to have children; this is keenly seen in the life of Sarai. Sarai, unlike Abram, was...
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Thoughts on Genesis: 17:1-8 (Part I)
After a long hiatus, I have decided to resume my “Thoughts On…” studies because 1) I have more time, 2) I do not like to start something and not finish it, and 3) because I believe the season is right...
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Thoughts on Genesis: 17:1-8 (Part II)
17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may...
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