Articles focus on the life of Isaac and the people associated with him such as Jacob and Esau – his sons.
by David Wright on July 5, 2010 Were the Israelites in Egypt for only 215 years? If so, what about the passages that have 400 or 430 years? In books and articles it is often claimed that the Israelites were only in Egypt for 215 years. Jacob and his family moved to Egypt, during the famine, 215 …
Pastor Doug Batchelor with Amazing Facts present this series. The bible really is about Christ, from beginning to end. There is a lot of stories and a lot of characters in the bible, Old Testament mostly and some New Testament, that are teaching us about Jesus and the plan of salvation. To get a really …
Genesis 35 Overview, Isaac and Rachel Die Genesis 35 Once again, we see how the deviousness of the parents is passed on to the children in the deceitful way they overcame their enemy. Jacob was angry with his sons and, in obedience to God’s guidance, moved his family back to Bethel as recorded in Genesis …
Verses 26 -35 Abimelech, Ahuzzath a friend, and Phichol the chief captain of his army; came to Isaac. Isaac asked why did he come, for Isaac believe Abimelech hated him and that is why he sent Isaac away. Isaac’s question was logical. He was pushed out of Gerar by the contention of the herdsmen of …
Verses 18-25 The valley of Gerar had ravines where brooks flowed, and therefore the area was well-watered and a fertile part of the country. Isaac began to clear out the dirt from the wells his father (Abraham) dug years earlier. In Genesis 21, we are told that and Abraham and Abimelech swore an oath over …
There was another famine in the land (prior famine, Genesis 12:10). Isaac began to go south towards Egypt, just as Abram did. The LORD appeared to Isaac and told him not to go down into Egypt and stay put. The LORD then restated the promises (covenant) that was made with Abraham (i.e., great nation, blessing …
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Genesis 26 While Isaac is mentioned in other chapters, he is the main character in Genesis 26. The following parallels emerge between Isaac and his father, Abraham, in their life events: Isaac travels to Gerar—the land of the Philistines—when famine strikes (vs. 1-6). This is the same area Abraham and Sarah journeyed after Sodom’s destruction …
When God declares Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 3:6; Matthew 22:32; Acts 3:13) He declares Himself the God of struggling people and troubled families who are saved and healed by His grace. The story of Genesis is really one long family story, specifically focused on the first four generations of the …
