Sinning “Just a Bit” Genesis 19:15–26 But Lot’s wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:26 I wonder if anyone is thinking that the sins of Lot seem small. If you are thinking this way, I fear for you. Can’t you see that one of the reasons why you […]

God Does Right Genesis 18:16–33 But Abraham still stood before the Lord. Genesis 18:22 Abraham’s pleading that Sodom be spared destruction is a remarkable example of a prayer of intercession! It is remarkable on God’s part that he would allow Abraham so to entreat him. It is remarkable on Abraham’s part too. It shows the

Sign of the Covenant Genesis 17:9–14 It shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you. Genesis 17:11 The same God who joined his breath and name to Abraham as evidence that he could live as God wanted him to live and do what God wanted him to do is also joined to

Our Great Reward Genesis 15:1–21 Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward. Genesis 15:1 (NIV) This is a great promise. God himself was to be Abram’s reward. He is your reward also. Do you seek for things? Do you think that your reward consists of what you can earn?

Salem or Sodom? Genesis 14:17–24 I will accept nothing belonging to you. Genesis 14:23 (NIV) Abram chose Salem over Sodom in the most absolute way. This is the thrust of the text. When the king of Sodom offered to share the spoils of war with him, Abram did not merely say, “That is a nice