Hagar: The Suffering Servant Who Met God
The story of Hagar begins in the shadow of someone else’s promise. She enters the pages of Genesis not as a matriarch, but as a servant. She does not receive …
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Isaac: The Quiet Patriarch of Promise and Continuity
Some figures in Scripture stand out because of bold speeches or dramatic actions. Others matter because they quietly carry God’s promises forward. Isaac belongs to the second group. His life …
Ishmael: The Promise, the Wilderness, and God’s Plan
When we think of Abraham’s family, our minds often go straight to Isaac, the child of promise. But Ishmael came first. Born to Abraham through Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian servant, Ishmael …
SOAP Bible Study: Genesis 50:15-21
When we open a passage like Genesis 50:15-21, we enter a moment filled with fear, memory, and deep family history. This SOAP Bible Study: Genesis 50:15-21 helps us slow down …
Lot: Understanding His Life, His Choices, and God’s Grace
Have you ever wondered how one decision can change the course of a life? When we read about Lot in the book of Genesis, we see a man whose choices …
Genesis 12: The Call of Abram and God’s Promise of Faith
Genesis 12 – The Call of Abram Go from your country and your kindred… and I will make of you a great nation.(Genesis 12:1–2, ESV) The story of faith begins …
Noah in Genesis: Faith That Withstood the Flood
When we think of Noah, we picture animals, an ark, and a massive flood. But his story goes much deeper than that. Noah lived in a time when the world …
Esau in Genesis: Lessons from His Story of Loss
Have we ever made a decision we instantly regretted? One choice, driven by impulse, can alter the course of our lives. Esau, a key figure in Genesis, learned this the …
Abel: A Righteous Man of Faith in Genesis
Have you ever wondered why God accepted Abel’s offering but rejected Cain’s? This question takes us back to Genesis 4, where we meet two brothers with two very different hearts. …
Cain: The Mark, the Curse, and His Wandering Fate
Have you ever wondered why God marked Cain instead of destroying him after he murdered Abel? His story, found in Genesis 4, is both tragic and thought-provoking. As the firstborn …
Abraham: Lessons in Obedience and Trust in God
What does it mean to truly trust God when the future is uncertain? Abraham’s story invites us to explore this profound question. Known as the father of faith, Abraham holds …
Eve in Genesis: Mother of the Human Race
Have you ever wondered what life was like for the very first woman? Eve, often called the “Mother of the Human Race,” holds a unique and fascinating place in the …
Adam in Genesis: Father of the Human Race
When we think of Adam, the first man created by God, we often picture the beginning of everything, humanity, creation, and even sin. As the father of the human race, …
Genesis Chapter 22: The Ram, the Test, and the Promise
Have you ever faced a moment when God asked you to let go of something you deeply loved? That’s the heart of Genesis chapter 22—a chapter that challenges us to …
Moses: The Leader Who Guided Israel to Freedom
When we think of great leaders in the Bible, Moses often comes to mind. After all, he was the one chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian …
Book of Genesis: First Book of Moses
Have you ever wondered how the universe, with all its complexity and beauty, came into existence? The Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, invites us to explore …