Genesis – Page 4

Genesis means “beginning” or “origin.” The Book of Genesis begins with God. The first Book of the Bible unfolds the story of the beginning of the world, of human history, of family, of civilization, of salvation. It shows the tragedy and consequences of sin; and the promise and assurance of salvation. It is the story of God’s Purpose and Plan for His People.

The Value of the Limp

October 29, 2015 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

Text: Genesis 32:31-32 “…and he halted upon his thigh.” (Genesis 32:31) In Genesis 32:24-30, the writer relates to the reader the account of Jacob’s encounter with “a man” (who, according to Hosea 12:4, is revealed to be God, "the angel"). This … [Read more...]

The Value of Being Alone

October 27, 2015 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

Text: Genesis 32:31-32 “And Jacob was left alone...” (Genesis 32:24a) How many people need a change – not only physically, but spiritually? Jacob, our example for this devotion, needed a change. The background for this devotion finds Jacob on … [Read more...]

Prayer of Faith

October 22, 2015 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

Text verses: Genesis 32:9-12 “And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac…” (Genesis 32:9) God had commanded Jacob to return to the land of his fathers and to his kindred (Genesis 31:3). Jacob had seen the House of God, … [Read more...]

Doubting God

October 21, 2015 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

Text verses: Genesis 32:3-8 “Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed…” (Genesis 32:7a) Why was Jacob “greatly afraid and distressed”? God had spoken to him twice and assured him: “And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places … [Read more...]

God’s Token

October 19, 2015 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

“…the angels of God met him.” (Genesis 32:1b) God had made a Promise to Jacob: “And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and … [Read more...]

What Do We Long For? Home

October 15, 2015 | Written by Director Leave a Comment

“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house…” (Genesis 31:30) When a Child of God is in the Potter’s House or the Backside of the Desert; or when he is under a great testing or trial of his … [Read more...]