Category: Genesis

19 He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first. Setting the Scene for Genesis 28:19 In Genesis chapter 28, we find Jacob on a journey to Haran. He had just left his home in Beersheba to escape his brother Esau’s anger after deceiving him…

39 Then Isaac his father answered and said to him: “Behold, away from the fatness of the earth shall your dwelling be, and away from the dew of heaven on high. Setting the Scene for Genesis 27:39 In Genesis chapter 27, we find the scene where Isaac, the aging patriarch of the family, is preparing…

27 Isaac said to them, “Why have you come to me, seeing that you hate me and have sent me away from you?” Setting the Scene for Genesis 26:27 In Genesis chapter 26, we find Isaac, the son of Abraham, in the land of Gerar during a time of famine. Isaac had settled there with…

7 These are the days of the years of Abraham’s life, 175 years. Setting the Scene for Genesis 25:7 In Genesis chapter 25, we find ourselves in the midst of a poignant scene at the end of Abraham’s life. The patriarch Abraham, who is also known as the father of many nations, has passed away…

19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac. Setting the Scene for Genesis 25:19 In Genesis chapter 25, we find ourselves in the midst of a bustling campsite in the desert. The scene is set with tents scattered across the sandy landscape, camels resting nearby, and the aroma of a hearty…

12 And he said, “O Lord, God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today and show steadfast love to my master Abraham. Setting the Scene for Genesis 24:12 In Genesis chapter 24, we find the scene where Abraham’s servant is on a mission to find a wife for Abraham’s son, Isaac. The servant…

23 Bethuel fathered Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Setting the Scene for Genesis 22:23 In Genesis chapter 22, we find Abraham, the father of the nation of Israel, in a profound test of faith. God commands Abraham to take his son Isaac, his only son whom he loves, to the land…

1 The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. 2 And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the time of which God had spoken to him. 3 Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him,…

23 Now therefore swear to me here by God that you will not deal falsely with me or with my descendants or with my posterity, but as I have dealt kindly with you, so you will deal with me and with the land where you have sojourned.” Setting the Scene for Genesis 21:23 In Genesis…

1 From there Abraham journeyed toward the territory of the Negeb and lived between Kadesh and Shur; and he sojourned in Gerar. 2 And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” And Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night and…