Category: Genesis

10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. Setting the Scene for Genesis 22:10 In Genesis chapter 22, we find Abraham and his son Isaac in a deeply profound and challenging situation. The scene is set on Mount Moriah, a rugged and rocky terrain where Abraham was instructed…

15 And God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. Setting the Scene for Genesis 17:15 In Genesis chapter 17, we find Abraham and his wife Sarah in their tent in the land of Canaan. The scene is set in the…

9 He was a mighty hunter before the Lord. Therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the Lord.” Setting the Scene for Genesis 10:9 In Genesis chapter 10, we find ourselves in the ancient city of Babel, a bustling metropolis filled with people from various nations and cultures. The city is known…

11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. Setting the Scene for Genesis 6:11-12 In Genesis chapter 6, we find ourselves in a world that has…

19 As soon as his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled. Setting the Scene for Genesis 39:19 In Genesis chapter 39, we find Joseph, a young Hebrew man who had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, serving…

12 And besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father though not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife. Setting the Scene for Genesis 20:12 In Genesis chapter 20, we find Abraham and Sarah journeying to the land of Gerar. As they arrive, they encounter King Abimelech of Gerar.…

1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. Setting the Scene for Genesis 11:1 In Genesis chapter 11, we find a bustling scene in the land of Shinar where a group of people have gathered together. Among them are Nimrod, a mighty hunter, and a man named Terah, who is the…

2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. Setting the Scene for…

1 When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, 2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. 3 Then the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he…

10 Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. Setting the Scene for Genesis 28:10 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 and taking his birthright and blessing. As the sun began to set,…