Tag Archives: God

Listen and Follow Directions

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Mark Shields

Isaac was Abraham’s only son and he loved him very much which makes this test found in Genesis 22 extremely difficult. Reading in this passage, God told Abraham to take his only son and sacrifice him on a mountain in … Continue reading →

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His Spirit is with Us

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abraham was disciplined and constantly asked God for direction. He then consistently followed through and others began to see that God was with him in everything he did. We can trust in God’s presence, direction, and care just like Abraham … Continue reading →

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God is with Abraham

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

The impossible promise that God had made to Abraham and Sarah was fulfilled. Reading in Genesis 21, Sarah gave birth to a son named Isaac when Abraham was a hundred years old (v. 5). Sarah then turned on the Egyptian … 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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All Things are Possible with God

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source While building the ark, there were probably many reservations, fears, doubts, and problems that Noah encountered but he responded to this incredible instruction from God with purpose and resolve.  Here is a link to a poem I wrote … Continue reading →

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