From Exodus 10-12 The Passover is the last of the ten plagues the LORD sent on Egypt. Israel was to sacrifice a lamb, wipe its blood on top of their doors and eat it so [ Read More … ]
From Exodus 4-6 Thus says the LORD, Israel is my firstborn son. The expression reveals the familial nature of the relationship between God’s people and the LORD. Israel is his firstborn son. Firstborns had special [ Read More … ]
John calls it Christian mission. I prefer to describe what he speaks about in this book as evangelism. This is my favourite book on evangelism. John Dickson is the author and he is one contemporary [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 46-47 Jacob is on his way to Egypt to be reunited with his long lost son Joseph. Its a significant event in his life and marks a new era for his family. A [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 41-42 Pharaoh has a couple of dreams and he does not know what they mean. Dreams held supernatural significance in ancient near eastern cultures. So he sends out for people who may interpret [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 35-37 In today’s passage God reaffirms Jacob’s name change and his promises of offspring and land. The significance of names is important in Hebrew culture. Israel means ‘strives with God’. This post is [ Read More … ]
For those who are interested in sharing their faith, who are unsure of the way to go about it and could use some helpful tips to get started, this is a good book. It is [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 30-31 Today’s passage tells the story of two shepherds in competition. We will find out the LORD is with Jacob, he blesses him with large flocks. This post is part of my bible [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 25-26 In today’s post Abraham dies and we see what happens to his surrounding family. After Abraham died God blessed Isaac his son. What is are the blessings of God? Through Genesis God has [ Read More … ]
From Genesis 19-21 Two angels come to Sodom in the evening. They are on a mission. They are to save all the righteous from the doomed city. When Lot finds out he urges his sons [ Read More … ]