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Results of Getting off the Path

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Isaac began to get off God’s path later in life. As noted in Genesis 27, Isaac was toward the end of his life and could barely see. He decided it was time to give his oldest son Esau his blessing. … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 25-28

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the continued study of Genesis and the character of Abraham, we have noticed the constant willingness he had to follow the direction God was leading. He was a disciplined person who consistently followed through and others began to see … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 21-24

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

God fulfilled an impossible promise to Abraham; even up in age and beyond child bearing age, Sarah gave birth to Abraham’s son named Isaac. In studying the character of Abraham, we notice that he was a disciplined person who constantly asked … Continue reading →

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In the Presence of the Maker of the Heavens

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abraham wanted to be a father of blessed children and as written about in the post Promises Given, God was with Abraham. He made a promise to Abraham that He would be the father of many nations. We can ask … Continue reading →

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Promises Given

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

God identifies himself in Genesis 17 as God Almighty and He makes a promise to Abraham which is known as the Abrahamic covenant. The essence of this covenant is that God would bless Abraham with a son and his descendants … Continue reading →