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The Providence of God (Genesis 24)
In Genesis 23, Abraham’s wife, Sarah, dies and is buried in the Promised Land. And so, as one generation is buried, another is raised up, because in the next chapter, the text speaks about Sarah’s son, Isaac. Sarah’s husband, Abraham, is still alive, so he takes it upon himself to ensure that Isaac finds the…
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Abraham’s Secret (Hebrews 11:17-19)
The beauty of the Scriptures is that they are inexhaustible: In fact, in my experience reading the Bible, when one desire is satisfied, you gain a desire for a dozen more, expanding your quest beyond its original bounds. And the more one is instructed by the Word, how little he knows becomes increasingly apparent. Yet…
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We See God With Our Ears (Exodus 33:18-19)
In the Book of Exodus, after the Lord delivers His people from Egyptian bondage, the Hebrews camp at the base of Mount Sinai. In the meantime, Moses goes up the mountain in order to receive the Ten Commandments written on two stone tablets. While Moses is gone, the people grow impatient. What they end up…
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God’s Disposition of Love (John 3:16)
The unbelieving world has believed the lie that God is a ‘grumpy’ and ‘angry old man’ who eagerly wants to unleash His rage on a rebellious realm. This same lie also communicates that, even if God does provide mercy, He does so begrudgingly and there always remains the threat of a secret wrath ready to…
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God is of First Importance (Judges 1:1-27)
I may not know who you are, but if you are a human being living in reality, right now there are likely a few things consuming your attention. There are likely a few things that you are concerned about, that cause you to worry or that burden your soul. These things—or this thing—may reign over…