Tag Archives: Humility

The Humility of Abraham

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Genesis 23, Sarah died at the age of 127. Abraham needed a place to bury Sarah but he had never owned a piece of land in his life. He humbly and pleasantly asked if he could purchase … 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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Caring for Others

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

Abram demonstrated that he cared for others. As writers, we also show that we care for others by giving back what we have learned in life to our readers. What we make happen for others, God will make happen for … Continue reading →

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Being the Link to Connect the Power

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

After being expelled from Egypt, Abraham went up to the desert region called the Negev along with his wife Sarah and his nephew Lot. Explained in Genesis 13 is a problem with both Abraham and Lot being together. Both men … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 13-16

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

After the flood, God made a promise to Noah that He would never flood the earth again and the symbol of this promise is the rainbow. Today, God can provide music for our ears, laughter for our soul, and a … Continue reading →