1. Read Genesis 15
2. Write down any questions or observations that you have.
3. A key truth for personal encouragement came from 15:6. Belief in God's promises led to a credit to Abraham's account. A deposit for future withdrawal was added to his spiritual bank account. It took many years of walking in faith before the withdrawal could be made, but Issac, the child of promise, was eventually born. We also have had things credited to our account as believers. Things we are promised but have not yet seen. An obvious example is heaven. We don't see it now but we KNOW we have been promised it and walk in certain belief that we will see it someday. Likewise, in Christ, deposits have been made into each of our spiritual bank accounts for every need that we will face. Through the blood of Jesus, God has made these deposits. He has deposited everything we will need to fulfill His purpose for us. All that we need is found in Him.
4. Be sure to attend a local church this week.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Assignment for August 6, 2019
1. Be sure to attend a local church this week.
2. Read Genesis 11:27-12:20
3. Genesis 12:1- What was God's command?
4. Genesis 12:2-3- How many promises to Abram are in these verses?
5. Genesis 12:7- What is this additional promise?
6. How have theses promises affected world history?
7. Read: Hebrews 11:8
Acts 3:25
Galatians 3:8
2. Read Genesis 11:27-12:20
3. Genesis 12:1- What was God's command?
4. Genesis 12:2-3- How many promises to Abram are in these verses?
5. Genesis 12:7- What is this additional promise?
6. How have theses promises affected world history?
7. Read: Hebrews 11:8
Acts 3:25
Galatians 3:8
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Assignment for July 24, 2019
1. Attend a local church this week.
2. Review the assignment from July 10th. A summary:
- Genesis 10 is often labeled the "Table of Nations."
- Up to the Tower of Babel story the number of descendants of Noah's 3 sons was 70.
- Out of these 70 offspring, who turned against God, came 70 nations. These nations were put under demonic rulers who led them into false religions. All nations of the earth can be traced back to one of these 70.
- None of these nations would qualify to give birth to the Messiah. What was needed was a 71st nation. God would choose Abraham, a descendant of Arphaxad (one of the 70) from Shem's line, to create this 71st nation.
- 2 of the promises Abraham received: The promise that the all the peoples of the world would be blessed through his offspring (Genesis 11:3) and the promise of the land of Israel (Genesis 11:7). God never intended to turn His back on the other 70 nations. His plan, through the Messiah of Abraham's lineage, was to win them back to Himself.
- You will see this pattern all through the Old Testament. When God has to bring judgment upon a nation, He does so but He also includes a promise for future redemption. An example is Elam in Jeremiah 49:34-39. Verses 34-38 has a list of the judgments God will bring upon them but then verse 39 says, "Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam in the days to come." Look for this pattern as you read.
3. Read Genesis 11.
4. As may be noted in your study Bible, chapter 11:1-9 actually took place before chapter 10. The Bible wasn't always written in a chronological format. People in Bible days didn't think in those terms as much as we do now.
5. Where is Shinar located?
6. What is the 1st mention item in verse 3?
7. What do you think was the 1st language spoken?
8. What was their true goal? verse 4
9. What would be impossible for a united people to do? verse 6
10. Why was it necessary to confuse the languages?
2. Review the assignment from July 10th. A summary:
- Genesis 10 is often labeled the "Table of Nations."
- Up to the Tower of Babel story the number of descendants of Noah's 3 sons was 70.
- Out of these 70 offspring, who turned against God, came 70 nations. These nations were put under demonic rulers who led them into false religions. All nations of the earth can be traced back to one of these 70.
- None of these nations would qualify to give birth to the Messiah. What was needed was a 71st nation. God would choose Abraham, a descendant of Arphaxad (one of the 70) from Shem's line, to create this 71st nation.
- 2 of the promises Abraham received: The promise that the all the peoples of the world would be blessed through his offspring (Genesis 11:3) and the promise of the land of Israel (Genesis 11:7). God never intended to turn His back on the other 70 nations. His plan, through the Messiah of Abraham's lineage, was to win them back to Himself.
- You will see this pattern all through the Old Testament. When God has to bring judgment upon a nation, He does so but He also includes a promise for future redemption. An example is Elam in Jeremiah 49:34-39. Verses 34-38 has a list of the judgments God will bring upon them but then verse 39 says, "Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam in the days to come." Look for this pattern as you read.
3. Read Genesis 11.
4. As may be noted in your study Bible, chapter 11:1-9 actually took place before chapter 10. The Bible wasn't always written in a chronological format. People in Bible days didn't think in those terms as much as we do now.
5. Where is Shinar located?
6. What is the 1st mention item in verse 3?
7. What do you think was the 1st language spoken?
8. What was their true goal? verse 4
9. What would be impossible for a united people to do? verse 6
10. Why was it necessary to confuse the languages?
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Assignment for July 10, 2019
1. Attend a local church this week.
2. Review the assignment from July 3, 2019.
3. Total number of nations descending from the sons of Noah. Genesis 10 is often labeled the "Table of Nations."
Shem- 26
Ham- 30
Japheth 14
Total 70
Japheth:
Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshek and Tiras. Ashkenaz, Riphath and Togarmah. Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites and the Rodanites.
Ham:
Cush, Egypt, Put and Canaan. Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah and Sabteka. Sheba and Dedan. Nimrod, Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, Pathrusites, Kasluhites and Caphtorites. Sidon, Hittites, Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites, Hivites, Arkites, Sinites, Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites.
4. With the number 70 in mind, read:
Exodus 1:5
Numbers 11:16-25
Luke 10:1, 17
5. Abraham will soon become of major importance. What nation did he descend from?
Luke 3:34-36
As you read through this list, remember the importance of the fact that Holy Spirit chose to emphasize some of these descendants by not just listing their name but by adding "more information" concerning them. As you look at this lineage (and compare it with Genesis 10) do you see anything of unique significance with any of them?
6. We'll see what Miss Martha has for us in terms of "colors in the Bible."
2. Review the assignment from July 3, 2019.
3. Total number of nations descending from the sons of Noah. Genesis 10 is often labeled the "Table of Nations."
Shem- 26
Ham- 30
Japheth 14
Total 70
Japheth:
Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshek and Tiras. Ashkenaz, Riphath and Togarmah. Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites and the Rodanites.
Ham:
Cush, Egypt, Put and Canaan. Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah and Sabteka. Sheba and Dedan. Nimrod, Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, Pathrusites, Kasluhites and Caphtorites. Sidon, Hittites, Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites, Hivites, Arkites, Sinites, Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites.
Shem:
Elam, Ashur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram. Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshek. Shelah, Eber. Peleg, Joktan. Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah and Jobab.
70 Nations came from these 70 offspring. They populated the earth. Every current nation can be traced back to one of these 70.4. With the number 70 in mind, read:
Exodus 1:5
Numbers 11:16-25
Luke 10:1, 17
5. Abraham will soon become of major importance. What nation did he descend from?
Luke 3:34-36
As you read through this list, remember the importance of the fact that Holy Spirit chose to emphasize some of these descendants by not just listing their name but by adding "more information" concerning them. As you look at this lineage (and compare it with Genesis 10) do you see anything of unique significance with any of them?
6. We'll see what Miss Martha has for us in terms of "colors in the Bible."
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Assignment for July 3, 2019
1. Read Genesis 10 & 11
2. Here are some maps to help you with the table of nations and the spread of man.
This focuses on the descendants of Canaan:
3. How many descendants do you count for each family line in chapter 10? Shem? Ham? Japheth? What is the total?
4. Read:
Exodus 1:1-5
Numbers 11:16-25
Luke 10:1-20
2. Here are some maps to help you with the table of nations and the spread of man.
This focuses on the descendants of Canaan:
3. How many descendants do you count for each family line in chapter 10? Shem? Ham? Japheth? What is the total?
4. Read:
Exodus 1:1-5
Numbers 11:16-25
Luke 10:1-20
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Assignment for June 26, 2019
1. Read Genesis 9 and 10
2. We have been examining a very complex part of Scripture in Genesis 9:18-28. This passage has been debated for centuries and the conclusions drawn have been varied. So we picked a Bible Study principle to use.
- This principle was to 1st look ONLY to this portion of Scripture and it's immediate context to see what we can learn. Now, there is nothing wrong with using outside information as we study the Bible. However, I have found with these difficult passages that other sources can be confusing to use at 1st. This principle is ALWAYS the safest way to begin a study, no matter how difficult the passage.
We began looking through this portion last week. Here are some things that we learned:
- There was special mention of Canaan in verse 18. Why?
- 1st mention of vineyard, wine and drunk. Did Noah know about fermentation?
- Ham wasn't cursed. Canaan was. Why?
- Ham "saw" something (vs. 22) and "did" something (vs. 24)
- Question came up: Was Ham cursed worse by not being cursed directly?
- Canaan was to serve his brothers. His brothers are listed in 10:6.
- So, continue to look closely at these verses and see what else you notice.
3. Here are a few things I have noticed by using a few Bible Study language tools:
- In vs 21-22 we find the words "uncovered" and "nakedness." These exact same words show up in the book of Leviticus 18 & 20. Look at Leviticus 20:11. The NIV says "he has dishonored his father." More literal translations (KJV, etc.) say, "he has uncovered his father's nakedness." What does this phrase speak about? What conclusions can you draw?
- Noah said, "Cursed be Canaan!" (vs. 25) He said this to his "youngest son." (vs. 24) But Ham was not the youngest son. He was the middle son. The word "son" in verse 24 can also refer to "grandson." Was Canaan the youngest grandson (10:6)?
4. This should be enough to get us started.
5. Be sure and attend a church.
2. We have been examining a very complex part of Scripture in Genesis 9:18-28. This passage has been debated for centuries and the conclusions drawn have been varied. So we picked a Bible Study principle to use.
- This principle was to 1st look ONLY to this portion of Scripture and it's immediate context to see what we can learn. Now, there is nothing wrong with using outside information as we study the Bible. However, I have found with these difficult passages that other sources can be confusing to use at 1st. This principle is ALWAYS the safest way to begin a study, no matter how difficult the passage.
We began looking through this portion last week. Here are some things that we learned:
- There was special mention of Canaan in verse 18. Why?
- 1st mention of vineyard, wine and drunk. Did Noah know about fermentation?
- Ham wasn't cursed. Canaan was. Why?
- Ham "saw" something (vs. 22) and "did" something (vs. 24)
- Question came up: Was Ham cursed worse by not being cursed directly?
- Canaan was to serve his brothers. His brothers are listed in 10:6.
- So, continue to look closely at these verses and see what else you notice.
3. Here are a few things I have noticed by using a few Bible Study language tools:
- In vs 21-22 we find the words "uncovered" and "nakedness." These exact same words show up in the book of Leviticus 18 & 20. Look at Leviticus 20:11. The NIV says "he has dishonored his father." More literal translations (KJV, etc.) say, "he has uncovered his father's nakedness." What does this phrase speak about? What conclusions can you draw?
- Noah said, "Cursed be Canaan!" (vs. 25) He said this to his "youngest son." (vs. 24) But Ham was not the youngest son. He was the middle son. The word "son" in verse 24 can also refer to "grandson." Was Canaan the youngest grandson (10:6)?
4. This should be enough to get us started.
5. Be sure and attend a church.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Assignment for June 12, 2019
1. Read Genesis 9
2. A review of some "1st mention" items from last week.
- "fear and dread" put upon animals toward man, vs. 2
- permission to eat meat, vs. 3
- the uniqueness of the blood of animals and humans, vs. 4-5
- the first hint of the need for a human government. The need expressed here is to be able to carry out the death penalty, vs. 6
3. A Bible study principle: Be careful not to read into the Scripture what is not there.
First of all, it is important to take the time to notice what is not there. Our example was the fact that there is no record of man eating meat before the flood, nor is there mention that there was a fear of man in the animals. Did they eat meat between the Fall and the Flood? Were the animals afraid? We do not know. The Bible is silent on these matters. A better question to ask when these type of things are noticed is this, "Why did Holy Spirit choose this particular chapter to introduce these ideas?"
4. Another principle is that the Bible will speak for itself. The best interpreter of the Bible is the Bible.
5. What does the Bible say about itself? Look up these verses and jot down some notes.
Exodus 24:4
2 Kings 17:13
Matthew 5:17-18
Luke 24:25-27
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:20-21, 3:2, 15-16
Revelation 22:18-19
6. Be sure to attend a church this week.
2. A review of some "1st mention" items from last week.
- "fear and dread" put upon animals toward man, vs. 2
- permission to eat meat, vs. 3
- the uniqueness of the blood of animals and humans, vs. 4-5
- the first hint of the need for a human government. The need expressed here is to be able to carry out the death penalty, vs. 6
3. A Bible study principle: Be careful not to read into the Scripture what is not there.
First of all, it is important to take the time to notice what is not there. Our example was the fact that there is no record of man eating meat before the flood, nor is there mention that there was a fear of man in the animals. Did they eat meat between the Fall and the Flood? Were the animals afraid? We do not know. The Bible is silent on these matters. A better question to ask when these type of things are noticed is this, "Why did Holy Spirit choose this particular chapter to introduce these ideas?"
4. Another principle is that the Bible will speak for itself. The best interpreter of the Bible is the Bible.
5. What does the Bible say about itself? Look up these verses and jot down some notes.
Exodus 24:4
2 Kings 17:13
Matthew 5:17-18
Luke 24:25-27
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:20-21, 3:2, 15-16
Revelation 22:18-19
6. Be sure to attend a church this week.
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