Okay, it takes awhile to train yourselves in new habits. This one is new to me and so I am not that good at yet. I ahve been reading and taking notes thought. Today I thought I would just share my notes and not add much since I am bit behind.
Gen 4-6 the heart. Do what is right and you will be accepted. Sin must be mastered. God granted mercy and grace from the beginning. Speculation- Adam and Eve's children, other on earth, longevity,etc. These answers cant be proved and are not necessary to know for salvation. Geneologies always have hidden treasures. 1. Enoch did not die. 2. Prophecy that mankind would be saved through Noah.
Gen 6-9 God has always condemned intermarriage between believers and nonbelievers. God can be sad. Our sin causes him pain just like parents and children. God will not destroy the earth again until the end. He knows man is evil all the time. Eat meat but not blood. Man continues to struggle with sin almost as soon as they come out of the ark.
Gen 10-11 history, geneology
Gen 12-14 What did Abram think about these promises? He is 75 and has no children. Abram trusted God when moving to an unknown place. Why didn't he trust Him to protect them rather than lie? God still blessed him. Why did he give a 10th to Melchizedek?
Gen 15-17 Even thought Abram had begun to doubt and question, he believed God when he repeated the promise. He even asked for a sign.God makes a covenant with him and gives him more prophecy of his descendants. He promises all of the Canaanite land. Sarai's helpfulness. Attitude after plan works? Abram's reaction: joy or doubt?
Gen 18-19 At what point did Abraham know these me weren't ordinary men? What is the difference between Sarah's laughter and Abraham's in chap 17? Abraham walked and talked with God and even bargained with God. God listens. Lot's offering his daughters, wickedness or something more? Is he showing just how detestable their sin is? Who protects who? Lot hesitates. God is merciful. For Lot's sake or Abraham's? Lot's daughters.
Gen 20-21 Abraham lies again. Why? God always protects and blesses him in spite of his lies. Why? Isaac brings joy and laughter. Sarah's previous actions are still bringing her pain. Wait for God rather than take matters into your own hands. God still provides for Hagar and Ishmael.
Gen 22-23 Abraham believed that God would provide even though he didn't know exactly how. Abraham cared greatly for Sarah. The Hittites where Abraham lived at the time had great respect for Abraham.
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