I never paid attention to this before, the geneology of Noah (yesterday's reading) and Abram's family (Lot & his children by his daughters~ewe!) led to nations that played a major roles later on in the OT (Nimrod, who built Nineveh and the Moabites and Ammonites).
Things that make you go "hmmm?"
21:10-13; Ishmael-not a part of the inheritance but God will make him into a nation as the offspring of Abraham. God said to Hagar "Lift the boy up and take him by the hand, for I will make him into a great nation." (v. 18) Perhaps the turmoil with the Arab nations is a part of God's greater plan for mankind?The passage that struck me the most today was from chapter 22; Abraham tested. It still amazes me; actually I’m in awe of Abraham’s faith and obedience to God. I truly don’t know that I could have taken my baby girl and bind her (v. 9) and place her on an altar to sacrifice her. Favorite verse from that passage, “Abraham answered, ‘God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son’ “ ~v.8. The passage goes on to speak of the angel of the Lord (most scholars note this as a reference to Jesus) called to Abraham and spoke of Abraham’s obedience and how Abraham and his descendants would be blessed because Abraham obeyed Him. Sobering! I am a part of that blessing!
I have to admit, I'm still spending too much time taking notes! A page and a half in my journal of verses! It took me over an hour (about an hour & 20 min) to get through day 2. I’ve decided I will have to spilt the reading up, morning and evening and try NOT to spend so much time “studying” and just more time simply reading.
Great day of reading and learning!
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