Gen 12:1-3; Heb. 11:8-10 In John 8:39 there is an interesting dispute between the Pharisees and Jesus: “They answered and said to Him, ‘Abraham is our father.’ Jesus said to them, ‘If you are Abraham\’s children, do the deeds of Abraham.’” Paul the Apostle, also elaborates on this in Gal 3:6-7, “Even so Abraham believed […]
From Babylon to Abraham Gen 12:1-3; Heb. 11:8-10 By faith, Abraham gained the very things that the men of Babel had vainly sought to accomplish by their own strength and wisdom—a name that would be esteemed by every generation, and a place in the city of God that would one day gather all men together
Our Own Towers of Babel! The Lord\’s response to the Tower was to scatter men\’s languages so that they could not go on building. The result of the project was the opposite of what they were seeking. What are the results of many of the spiritual projects we have tried to devise as Christians? Are
Gen 11:3-9 The goal of these men seems to be a noble one, to build a tower to heaven. However, two basic issues reveal their nature. The first is their reason for building the tower. It was not to get closer to God, but to make a name, and to have a project that men
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Gen 11:3-9. The two SEEDS In the Garden, two seeds were prophesied to come from man. One was the seed of the serpent whose nature was implanted in man when they listened to his voice and obeyed him. The other was the seed that was prophesied to come from the woman that would crush the
The Covenant Though we may fall short when trying to obey the Law by our own strength, the Lord gives us the grace to obey Him. This grace comes by the Holy Spirit whom He has given to live in us. God not only makes the covenant when we have nothing to offer in return,
The Covenant God Almighty repeatedly gave His Word to man, and His Word has never failed. He would later make covenants with Abraham, Israel, and then with all who would trust in the cross. His Word is His bond, and He remains faithful. All that He requires of us in return is that we obey
The Covenant (Gen 8:21-22; 9:8-13). Because the hearts of men had become fully given to do evil, judgment was necessary. Even so, through judgment He gave the earth a new beginning. From time to time, He would have to judge cities, regions, or cultures, but here He made His first covenant with man: He would
Mankind’s Great Calling If we abide in Him, there is no flood that can overcome us. In Him, there is a peace that no storm can penetrate. He is the Fortress that no enemy can ever conquer. When you are confronted by situations where you know that destruction is coming, do not just run from
Today @2:20 a.m. is the full moon. Mankind’s Great Calling However, there has always been a remnant that Satan was unable to corrupt, who the Lord could use to continue moving men toward His ultimate purpose. There are many individuals, families, churches, and movements that have had a high calling which the enemy has likewise
