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October 7: “Mt. Moriah” (Genesis 22:1-19)
God tests Abraham’s faith by commanding him to sacrifice his only son Isaac on Mt Moriah. When God saw Abraham’s obedience, God spared Isaac and provided a substitute. King Solomon built God’s Temple on Mt Moriah in Jerusalem. All the animal substitutes pointed to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. God spared Isaac and all the […]
Continue readingSeptember 30: “Living By Faith” (Genesis 12:1-3)
God promised Abraham to make him into a great nation, to make his name great, and to bless all people through him. The account of Abraham’s life is about how Abraham responds to the obstacles that threaten the fulfillment of the promises. Did Abraham respond with fear or faith? How do we respond when we […]
Continue readingSeptember 23: “Scattered for God’s Name” (Genesis 11:1-9)
God told Noah’s family to multiply and fill the earth. But their descendants try to build a city and a tower to make a name for themselves and not be scattered over the earth. As a Christian, am I living to make my name great or God’s name great? As a church, are we being […]
Continue readingSeptember 16: “The Second Beginning” (Genesis 9:1-17)
Noah’s story teaches us that holy God will not let the wicked go unpunished. Noah’s family is spared and there is the second beginning of all creation. It was a fresh start. But even after the reboot, the virus of sin is not removed from human hearts. That will be the task of the woman’s […]
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