Genesis 14 takes us from Abram’s surprising victory with just 318 trained men to one of the deepest theological moments in the Old Testament: his encounter with Melchizedek. In these verses we see rescue, blessing, and a shadow of Christ’s eternal priesthood. 1️⃣ The Rescue Complete (Genesis 14:16) KJV: “And he brought back all the […]
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Genesis 14 records the first war in Scripture. Four kings from the east invade Canaan, capture Lot, and set the stage for Abram’s courageous rescue. This passage reveals the danger of compromise, the power of faith, and the sovereignty of God over history. It is both a historical account and a theological lesson, pointing us
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Genesis 13 continues the story of Abram’s journey of faith. After faltering in Egypt, Abram returns to the land and faces a new test—conflict with Lot. Instead of grasping for control, Abram demonstrates faith that yields, and God responds by reaffirming and expanding His promises. 1️⃣ The Return – Worship Restored (Genesis 13:1–4) ESV: “So
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Genesis 12 is one of the most significant passages in all of Scripture. It marks the beginning of God’s covenant dealings with Abraham, from whom would come Israel, the Messiah, and blessing to all nations. The story of Abraham’s call and obedience is not just history—it is theology and testimony, showing us how God calls,
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Genesis 8:20–9:17 — The First Covenant of God After judgment, God speaks. After destruction, He promises. The scene in Genesis 8:20 marks the beginning of something profound—the first recorded covenant between God and man. It was not requested. It was not earned. It was entirely initiated by grace. 🧭 Key Theme: God’s first covenant with
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Genesis 1:1 The first four words of the Bible form the foundation of all truth: “In the beginning, God…” No argument. No origin story for God. Just a declaration: He already was. Before there was a star in the sky, a man in the dust, or a world in motion—God existed in power, purpose, and
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Genesis 8:20–9:17 After the floodwaters receded and the ark came to rest, the first act Noah performed was worship. He built an altar. And in that moment, something beautiful unfolded—the first formal covenant God made with man after judgment. It was unconditional, eternal, and universal. This post explores the foundational truths of the Noahic covenant
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Genesis 8:6–19 God shut the door. Noah opened the window. These two contrasting actions bookend one of the most profound transitions in all of Scripture. The flood was a judgment, the ark was salvation, and the waiting was a test. But the first movement after the waters receded didn’t come from God—it came from Noah.
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In the land of Egypt, just before Israel’s great deliverance, God gave an unexpected instruction—not about escape, weapons, or warfare—but about the calendar. Exodus 12:1–2 (KJV) “And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first
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“And he came near and kissed him; and he smelled the smell of his clothing, and blessed him and said: “Surely, the smell of my son Is like the smell of a field Which the Lord has blessed. Therefore may God give you Of the dew of heaven, Of the fatness of the earth, And
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