January 11, 2007
Today's readings: in Genesis 24:52-26:16; Matthew 8:18-34; Psalm 10:1-15; Proverbs 3:7-8
Genesis 24.52-67 Abraham's servant was rewarded by the faith and obedience he had in God when Rebekah agreed to go with him to meet Isaac whom she has never met and was willing to marry him.
Genesis 25 described the death of Abraham(v.1-11), the descendants of Ishmael )v. 12-18, the birth of Jacob and Esau (v. 19-26) , Esau sold his birthright (v. 27-34). God had blessed Abraham and he married keturah after Sarah's death. Note one of the offspring was Midian whose descendants would cause Abraham descendants, the Israelites trouble in the future.
Genesis 26 Isaac deceives Abimelech. He lied to him about Rebekah been his sister.
In Matthew 8:18-22
What does it cost to follow Jesus? EVERYTHING!It means to be willing to sacrifice your status and creature comforts in life. It may involve leaving your family to follow him.
Matthew 8.23-27 Our lives are like the disciple in the boat, Jesus has control of our lives when we face turbulence and difficulties.
28-33
Jesus has power over the demon-possessed people when he healed then, likewise today, he has power over the demons in our lives.
Psalm 10 the psalmist contrasts the righteous who seem to be the undergo in this earthly life (v. 1), while the wicked prosper (2-11). We need not worry God will give judgment and righteousness one day in this life and the next.
Proverbs 3:7-8 The key to having a fulfilling Christian life is to fear God and turn away from evil. This is pretty similar to v. 5-6
Genesis 24.52-67 Abraham's servant was rewarded by the faith and obedience he had in God when Rebekah agreed to go with him to meet Isaac whom she has never met and was willing to marry him.
Genesis 25 described the death of Abraham(v.1-11), the descendants of Ishmael )v. 12-18, the birth of Jacob and Esau (v. 19-26) , Esau sold his birthright (v. 27-34). God had blessed Abraham and he married keturah after Sarah's death. Note one of the offspring was Midian whose descendants would cause Abraham descendants, the Israelites trouble in the future.
Genesis 26 Isaac deceives Abimelech. He lied to him about Rebekah been his sister.
In Matthew 8:18-22
What does it cost to follow Jesus? EVERYTHING!It means to be willing to sacrifice your status and creature comforts in life. It may involve leaving your family to follow him.
Matthew 8.23-27 Our lives are like the disciple in the boat, Jesus has control of our lives when we face turbulence and difficulties.
28-33
Jesus has power over the demon-possessed people when he healed then, likewise today, he has power over the demons in our lives.
Psalm 10 the psalmist contrasts the righteous who seem to be the undergo in this earthly life (v. 1), while the wicked prosper (2-11). We need not worry God will give judgment and righteousness one day in this life and the next.
Proverbs 3:7-8 The key to having a fulfilling Christian life is to fear God and turn away from evil. This is pretty similar to v. 5-6
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