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This is the wonderful account of how Isaac and Rebekah's marriage came about. Everyone in this story had faith in God. It states that God had told Abraham to take a wife for Isaac from his direct kin. It doesn't record the encounter of this conversation between God and Abraham, but Abraham's emphasizes it as being important. Sarah had died. Abraham was about 137 years old. He and Isaac did not have any kinsmen living any where near them, But the promised seed was to come from the lineage of Adam, Seth, Noah, Shem, on down to Abraham. There were many descendants of Shem around Mesopotamia, but God had chosen Abraham and his lineage for the seed to proceed from according to God' promise. Therefore, Isaac could not take a wife from the Canaanites because they were from the lineage of Ham, not Shem. So, Abraham had his most trusted servant, probably Eliezer, to swear an oath to get a wife from Abraham's brother, Nahor's household in Haran in northern Mesopotamia. The servant put his hand under Abraham's thigh to seal the oath, which was done in those days, it seems, or it was done because the under-thigh is so near the genitals that it is an acknowledgment of the promise that the promised seed would be generated through Abraham. It showed that Abraham was determined in his faith to follow God's direction to realize the promise and honor the covenant God had made with him and no one else. So, the servant prepared everything he needed to take on the journey and set off with other servants and many camels loaded with gifts for the family of Isaac's bride. (probably customary). The servant was faithful, going to Haran and no other place. Abraham didn't know his relatives much. Probably hadn't seen them in 50 years or so. The servant could have picked any woman in the area. There probably would be a family resemblance. But, the servant was trustworthy and feared God. I am so impressed by his prayer for God to bring the woman to the well and the conditions. See more ...

Hi. I really appreciate the feedback you guys provide. It is top level. I am looking for exodus typology.

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Thank you Chris for the theological concept outline. It was perfect. It helped me greatly in my studies. Praise God for you.

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This is the account of the death of Sarah at age 127 and how Abraham purchased "the cave of the patriarchs" In Mamre, Hebron (known by other names in other times) also called Kirjath Arba. This territory was known for the Philistines (who later warred with the Israelites up unto David's days. At this time, Abraham lived peaceably as a visitor and foreigner in this land, so he may not owned any land at this time. He negotiated to buy the cave in the field of Ephron, a Hittite. At first it seemed that Ephron was going to give the land to Abraham, but Abraham insisted on paying a fair price for it. He was wise to do so. He wanted to do business above board with his neighbors. Ephron finally named a price and Abraham weighed out the silver in the presence of Ephron and the sons of Heth. Notice that Abraham had only wanted to buy the cave, but Ephron threw in the field it lay in as well. That was his way of honoring Abraham as a "prince" among them. It is apparent that Abraham lived an upright life among these people and they had great respect for him as well as congenial relationships. Abraham did not have any extended family to share his grieving with except for Isaac, it seems. However, the sons of Heth meet with him as he stayed by Sarah's body and supported him in his grief. It is unknown how many of the people in Canaan shared his faith in the True God. This time is still fairly close to the time of Noah as people spread out from Mesopotamia. It is not stated how long the Canaanites had lived in this land, perhaps since Canaan (Noah's grandson) set out with his clan to settle there. I think it is reasonable to think that they were there a few hundred years, since Canaan had to be born and reached adulthood to migrate. there. So, Abraham buried Sarah in peace.

It must have been customary to bury dead in caves. Perhaps it protected the bodies from being disturbed by wild animals and also allowed for kin to be buried in the same cave.

King David is accredited as author of Psalms 23, here is some of his documented historical references that may help understand deeper: 1 Samuel 19:1,9,10,11,15,18,20-24, 2 Samuel 12:7-14, 2 Samuel 15:14,

Does a stronghold keep your prayers from God?!

As we read scripture, we must remember WHY the Word was written and preserved for all generations. Ask yourself how each scripture affects your growth. Physical details are not as important as spiritual development in ourselves; especially true when understanding a spiritual book. Everything written in the Bible is for our SPIRITUAL growth. Don't get hung up on scientific details. Remember 1 Cor. 13:12 and you will be alright. Strive to overcome.

Hi Ruben Perhaps scripturally take a lesson from David the king, He takes as soldiers wife sleeps with her gets her pregnant not good! Then plans the killing of her husband to cover things up, God being the loving forgiving god he is sends in Nathan the prophet to straighten David out and set His heart straight. David recognizes his sin but loses the child, yet knowing Gods forgiveness prays for the child that perhaps God will change his mind. Once he gets word the child is dead he gets himself together and moves on. Now remember this is a man that Gods Word says is a man after his own heart even though he did what he did. That being said Ruben it sounds like you know your error so thank God for deliverance and forgiveness of sin and start thinking about everything He's done for us in Christ. Remember He is more willing to forgive us than we are to accept it, also the adversary is always the accuser God is always through christ our defence attorney and we are found not guilty in Him. Prayerfully this helps P.S. You can't focus on the future if you dwell on the past.

Hi Dotha I don't read where there were already people in nod, but I could be in error.

um, thank you so much for your help.

Matthew 25:31-46

James 1:5, James 5:16, faults also is translated sins

Genesis 1:27,

John 21:25,

Genesis 2:17, Genesis 3:6-7, Genesis 3:22-24,

Please note inbtween those scriptures GOD acts with compassion & mercy Genesis 3:21, & sacrifice of another creature to cover them.

Romans 16:19

Hopefully these are helpful.

Leviticus 23:19, Hebrews 10:1-10, Ephesians 1:7

Hiya Elliaha Look at Genesis 2:17 only one tree

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Once again you have helped me by providing the Scripture in John where Jesus mentions that Abraham saw this day and rejoiced. I was going to search for it this morning, and here you gave it to me. I rad the whole chapter of John 8. Blessings to you.

Chris

thank you for your reply, especially the additional information about Muhammed. I need to learn more about this since my oldest son just married a Muslim woman from Asia. She is kind-hearted and I am praying for her ehart to be softened to hear the truth of the gospel and believe.

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Dear Ruben,

I do not know what you are going through, you did not give a lot of detail and that's ok, but may I just speak the plain truth. If you are truly being called back in the fold, the road back may not be short or easy. We cannot just say a prayer or two and everything will be hunky-dory again. Please do not compare what you are dealing with to Job, our words can come to be if you know what I mean.

We must all work out our path of salvation, Ezekiel 18:20 Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Read Luke 15:11-32 Are you there yet? The word of God is our only defense against the principalities and powers of evil and believe me, they do not let go easily and they can be quite vicious. Spend every spare minute in His word and prayer, truly repenting, not holding on to anything, if it is any kind of obstacle let it go, even if you lose it all. Revelation 2:5

We must truly admit and understand what we have done. Jeremiah 2:19 We must know it may take time and not at all be easy. Hosea 5:15 When we truly have repented without any doubt, He will return Jeremiah 3:22 2 Hosea 14:4

Jonah was a great man of God, but he backslid from the will of God and went in his direction, not Gods. Look what God sent him to get his attention and change his direction. You can do it but do not get discouraged if things get worse and the temptations, not from God, but from the adversaries trying to hold you back. Turn adversity into strength, for what we lose in this life is nothing to what we will lose in the life to come. Mark 35:8 that's not just our physical life, it is the life we choose to live.

My prayer is for you to have the strength you will need.

RLW

Amen Brother Carleton!!

Galatians 3:17. And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. There's a lot tied to that promise. The birth of Isaac was a product of that promise, So are we.

Galatians 4:28. Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.

Abrahams offering up of Issac demonstrates the prophetic Ties the promise has with the Resurrection and new life by the Spirit.

Hebrews 11:18-19. Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:

Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

Genesis 15:1-18.

God bless you brother.

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Our master Jesus Christ everyday exhibited the walk of believing moment by moment with our father and was a master communicator to the heart. In luke 8:43 in a crowd a women who had an issue of blood spent everything she had walked up behind Him and touched his garment and jesus said in a crowd! who touched me what a walk. We read she was healed but still trembling and in absolute awe because she new she was healed then the master turns around and says daughter be of good comfort those words must have comforted her and melted her heart and mind like butter thy faith[pistis believing] hath made thee whole go in peace. What an example we have.

How were people already in the land of Nod when Cain went there and married, but Adam and Eve were the first people created?

what trees did God tell adam not to eat from?

Why are there not more comments from 2021 or 2020 ? We all should walk daily. I know I do. Still trip over my feet some days....thankfully the Lord doesn't mind a klutz !LOL

what does to confess your faults to one another

I like how this book has more details from the first 2 (Matthew and Mark)

Richman does not feed the homeless who hungers (Lazarus).

Both men die and one goes to heaven and one to hell.

Richman in hell begs much like Lazarus when they were both alive.

Richman ask Abraham to save his brethen who are like him so they may repent and change their ways.

Abraham says they have Moses and the prophets. If they don't listen to them how will they listen to me?

Great read.

The Spirit is Willing but the Flesh is Weak part two . If I obeyed my urges I would be a totally different person . My urges / desires are to eat a lot ,drink a lot of wine and have my flat full of cats . That's who I am naturally . If I hadn't met my husband I'm sure that's who I would be now . There may be a reason for my desire to over eat , when I was a child I ate my meal (just one a day ) with my dad , when he had finished his food he took my plate away also , if I tried to eat fast to compensate he would smack me for being greedy and take my plate away . So , my relationship with food was a bit tarnished , I recognised that I had to control my urge to over eat and I'm mostly successful and have stayed reasonably slim but it hasn't been easy . You have to have the desire to curb your urges . You have to recognise that your urges can be your enemy if you allow them to control you and lead you down dark paths . However , when the general society tells you it's ok to indulge your urges , it's legal , it's your right etc , that just makes things even harder for people who are struggling with themselves . As far as I'm concerned if a single Christian is celibate then their sexuality is irrelevant and homosexuality is a sin like all the others , no better or worse . I believe that God understands me far better than I shall ever understand myself , I am very thankful for His kindness and mercy which He shows me every day . May God continue to be very generous and merciful to us all every day .

I love the parables of the 99 and the prodigal son