Category: Genesis

Then they said to one another, “Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw the distress of his soul when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.” Reuben answered them, saying, “Did I not tell you, ‘Do not sin against the boy’; and you … Continue reading Concealed Sin – Genesis 42:21-22 →

So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.” This is a critical question for God to ask Jacob since the last time his father asked for his … Continue reading What Is Your Name? – Genesis 32:27-28 →

“Is not the whole land before you? Separate yourself from me. If you take the left hand, then I will go to the right, or if you take the right hand, then I will go to the left.” For the first time in all of my reading of the Bible this truth regarding Abram’s offer … Continue reading God’s Humble Servant – Genesis 13:9 →

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in … Continue reading God’s Creative Genius – Genesis 1:26-28 →

He said to his brothers, “My money has been put back; here it is in the mouth of my sack!” At this their hearts failed them, and they turned trembling to one another, saying, “What is this that God has done to us?” Why is it that often when we face the consequences of our … Continue reading Blaming God – Genesis 42:28 →

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew; and he ate and drank, and rose and went on his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. How often do the pressing impulses and perceived needs of my flesh lead me to despise my spiritual birthright in Jesus? The battle for control of my will rages daily. … Continue reading Despising Our Birthright – Genesis 25:34 →

Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. This is the forgiveness of God. Joseph demonstrates divine forgiveness here. He endured unthinkable things all because of his stupid, selfish, jealous brother. Now he stands in front of them with the … Continue reading God Meant it for Good – Genesis 45:5 →