Tag Archives: God

Nothing is too Difficult for the Lord

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre along with two angels as recorded in Genesis 18. Abraham met them and invited them to stay for a while, rest, and have a meal. They agreed so as … 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 →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 17-20

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

For the past few weeks, the journey through Genesis has taught me lessons from Abraham who went up to the desert region called the Negev along with his wife Sarah and his nephew Lot. The lessons are about humility, seeking … Continue reading →

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Trust in His Perfect Timing

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source Reading now in Genesis 16, Abraham and his wife Sarah were both getting up in age and they felt like their child bearing years had passed so to build a family, Sarah told Abraham to sleep with her … Continue reading →