Category: Genesis

Bible Study Lesson — Genesis 22:1-24 Sometimes what God asks us to do may not make sense to us. It probably didn’t to Abraham either. I am amazed at the great faith of Abraham when God asked him to sacrifice his son, Isaac. What would you do? What did God do for us? The Faith […]

There are times in life when we must find ways to make peace with those we consider our adversaries. The side story from Genesis 21:22-34 illustrates this concept through the dispute over a well at Beersheba. In this Scripture reading, Abraham and Abimelech, initially at odds, come to a resolution and make amends. Abimelech, recognizing […]

Hagar and Ishmael are sent to live in the desert in this episode from Genesis. This act of banishment was because of Sarah, who felt threatened by Hagar’s relationship with Abraham. We learn a valuable lesson from Genesis 21:8-21 about how envy and jealousy can get the best of us. It can lead to worry […]

Today we’ll talk about impossible dreams. In Genesis 21, Sarah gives birth to Isaac at a very old age. This is Abraham’s son fulfilling the promise God made to Abram (Abraham) many years before. God’s promise was fulfilled, showing that anything is possible with God’s help. Can God really make this happen? Here is a […]

The “father of all nations” is at it again. This Bible study tells how Abraham tricks Abimelech with Sarah to save himself. Genesis 20:1-18 begins today’s Bible study. In this passage, we find Abraham, a man known for his faith.But, we see him resorting to deception. Abraham, fearing for his safety, misleads Abimelech, the king […]

In Genesis 19:30-38, the story of Lot’s daughters unfolds as they find themselves in a desperate situation. Believing that they are the last people on Earth, they make a drastic and morally questionable decision. They slept with their father in order to preserve their family line. This act of incest raises important questions about the […]

I don’t know her name, but the wife of Lot paid a high price for living in the past. This is the story of how Lot’s wife became a pillar of salt in Genesis 19:15-29 for not obeying God. In the Final Days of Sodom and Gomorrah… Learn how looking back can sometimes keep us […]

Today, the Scripture is from Genesis 18:16-33. Here, Abraham asks God to spare Sodom. He is concerned about the fate of the city of Sodom, which he believes is being destroyed due to its inhabitants’ wickedness. He pleads with God to save the city and its people. But, can Abraham really find ten righteous people […]

Today’s Bible study lesson will focus on the remarkable story of faith and promise in the Book of Genesis, chapter 18, where Sarah and Abraham were visited by three men who promised them a miracle – the birth of a son, despite their age. And yes, it would take a miracle which is why Sarah […]

In this Bible study lesson from Genesis we discover how Abram became Abraham and entered into a covenant with God. How did Abram become Abraham and why? The Bible is full of stories about people whose lives changed in extraordinary ways and the story of Abraham’s transformation from Abram is no exception. In Genesis 17, […]

Have you ever wondered why God required the Jews to be circumcised? Seems a barbaric tradition but God had His reasons. In this Bible study lesson, we’ll explore the covenant between God and Abraham in Genesis 17:9-27. So, what’s the significance of circumcision in the covenant? And, does the covenant have any implications for us […]