This is one of the most pivotal stories in Abraham’s life. This is his greatest test of faith and obedience to God. It’s also one that I believe lived with Isaac for the rest of his life. I have thought of Isaac’s experience many times when reading this passage, but today I thought a little […]
Abraham and Abimelech pledge honesty between them and their offspring. This is the same man that Abraham deceived regarding Sarah his wife. Abimelech asked for a treaty with Abraham. I think it is interesting that he approaches Abraham with his military commander in tow. Would there have been trouble if Abraham refused? Was the commander […]
It is a day of rejoicing in the camp. Isaac is no longer a babe. He is weaned. But in the middle of the celebration heartache lurks. Isaac is the child Sarah longed for all her life. I imagine she kept him at her breast as long as possible. I would say he was AT […]
Finally, the child of the promise has arrived. The heir through Sarah for Abraham. No more making due and helping God. While I was reading our section for today I started thinking about one of the words that is used twice; laugh. This same word was used earlier when Sarah learned of her portion of […]
Abraham does it again! He passes off his wife as his sister to protect himself. Boomerang sin. One that he engaged in before and it came back to him so he could do it again. After all that has happened in his relationship with God, he still does a CYA move. After passing Sarai off […]