It’s a little bit of an effort, but it’s certainly worth it to work through the chronology of Abraham. While we can read his story over a few pages and in a matter of minutes, the Genesis material covers 100 years of his life and it’s difficult to fully appreciate his faith or understand hisContinue reading “Happily Ever Laughter”
Category Archives: Through the Bible in 1 Year
Tents and Altars
As previously noted, Genesis 1-11 serves as an introduction to the book as well as the rest of the biblical witness. With that in mind, we’re introduced to Abraham beginning in 11:27. This introduction prepares us for his call (12:1-3), as well as makes for a smooth transition between the account of the tower ofContinue reading “Tents and Altars”
Family Man
Our readings in E-100 were about Noah this week. It’s worth noting that Genesis 1-11 is not only an introduction to the rest of Genesis (i.e., the story of God’s promises to the patriarchs), but is also an introduction to bigger story that spans the biblical witness—the story of God’s redemptive call in Jesus. Three eventsContinue reading “Family Man”
Creation
Moses wrote Genesis for Israel as they were about to enter the promised land of Canaan. Whatever else the wilderness was, it was an opportunity for God to prepare Israel for life in the promised land of Canaan. Toward that end, He gave them the Law at Mount Sinai to guide them. Adding it to theContinue reading “Creation”