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Money touches almost every corner of our lives—and often our fears. When bills rise, when income feels uncertain, and when the future feels unclear, it's easy to slip into anxiety and assume everything depends on us. Scripture offers a better story: one where God sees, God knows, and God provides.Few things test our faith like money. Emergencies arise, markets fall, expenses rise, and the question arises: Will I have enough? Most of us respond by working harder and planning more. Diligence is wise, but beneath the effort, many carry a quiet fear that everything ultimately rests on our shoulders. Jesus invites us into something deeper—an economy rooted not in scarcity but in the character of God.In Matthew 6:26, Jesus directs our attention to the birds of the air. They do not stockpile or strategize, yet “your heavenly Father feeds them.” He doesn't say their Father, but your Father. The One who sustains creation also sustains His people. Jesus isn't discouraging work—He's dismantling worry. Behind every paycheck, opportunity, and act of stewardship stands a God who provides.This truth echoes throughout Scripture. In Genesis 22, Abraham stands on a mountain, knife raised in agonizing obedience. At the final moment, God provides a ram caught in a thicket. Abraham names the place The Lord will provide—not as a memory but as a promise.In 1 Kings 17, a widow with a handful of flour and a few drops of oil prepares for her last meal. God asks her to trust Him with what little she has, and she does. Day after day, her jar and jug never run empty—not overflowing, but enough. Provision came not in abundance but in sufficiency, reminding her she was seen.Even Peter faces lack. When confronted about the temple tax, Jesus sends him to cast a line, and the first fish carries a coin in its mouth—exactly what is needed. Scripture's pattern is unmistakable: God provides precisely, personally, and on time.Paul reaffirms this in Philippians 4:19—“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” He writes not to wealthy believers but to a generous church with scarce resources, reminding them that supply flows from God's glory, not their accounts.God gives what we need, not always what we want, and not always when we expect it—but His provision is wise and rooted in love. Jesus ultimately declares, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). He does not merely give provision—He gives Himself. The deepest peace is not the absence of uncertainty, but the presence of a faithful Father.Where do you need to trust God's provision today? Bring your needs, fears, and questions before Him. Ask for wisdom, peace, and strength—and stay open to the unexpected ways He may provide through people, opportunities, or renewed perspective.————————————————————————————This theme—God is our provider—is explored in greater depth in our new 21-day devotional, Our Ultimate Treasure, releasing next month. Each day focuses on a foundational truth of biblical stewardship, showing how God's character shapes our view of money, our decisions, and our trust in Him—not as a distant observer, but as a faithful Father. It's designed to help believers move from fear to freedom, from anxiety to peace, and from self-sufficiency to joyful dependence on Christ.If you want to receive the devotional as soon as it's released, you can become a FaithFi Partner for $35 a month or $400 a year, and we'll send it to you as our way of saying thank you. Learn more at FaithFi.com/Partner. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 58 and eligible for a three-year special catch-up contribution in my 457 plan, which would allow me to double my contributions. Should I split those contributions between my 457 and a Roth since I don't have much in the Roth, or is it better to put everything in one? What factors should I consider?My wife and I received a legal settlement of just over $50,000 and would like to tithe. We normally give 10% to our church, but this is above our regular giving. How should we think about giving to our local church versus other ministries? Is it appropriate to allocate part of the tithe to a ministry we're developing that will incur significant expenses?We have two daughters in their 30s who don't really have long-term financial plans. We'd like to help by funding their Roth IRAs with $2,000 or $3,000, partly to encourage saving. Can we open the accounts ourselves, or should we transfer the funds so they can do it? Would that gift count as taxable income for them? Any recommendations?I've heard that if you're on Social Security, you can't have much in savings—something like $2,000 for singles and $3,000 for couples—or you could lose benefits. Is that true?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment by Ron Blue with Michael BlueWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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(Genesis 1:1) The Creator God is the God of new beginnings. In Genesis we meet the Lord who is able to speak and bring light out of darkness, perfection out of emptyness, order out of chaos. Begin again with God today! (10006260107) To download our supplementary resources for free, visit https://enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/ . Join our study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/ Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org. Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/
What can the flood teach us about God, and about ourselves? In Genesis 6–9, we discover that while the heart of the problem is the human heart, God remains gracious, faithful, and committed to rescue those who trust Him. Through the story of Noah, we see a God who warns before He judges, provides a specific way of rescue, and keeps His covenant promises. This message reminds us that salvation is not earned, but received by faith—and that those who are rescued are called to live lives of worship, obedience, and trust in the faithfulness of God.
What if what's holding you back isn't your ability — but your order?In Genesis 4, Cain and Abel both bring an offering to God, but only one brings the first and best. When Cain doesn't receive favor, comparison and resentment take over — and God reveals the truth: Abel was never the problem.This message is a call to realign your heart and start the year by putting God first. As we begin 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting on January 5, 2026, we're choosing to realign our lives and seek God first. First Fruits is giving God the first and best and trusting Him with the rest.Join us for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting and more at vouschurch.com/prayfirst
In Genesis 11 we are told, that as humans again multiplied on the face of the earth, they conceived a united plan of open rebellion against their Creator. They sought to build a tower, or Ziggurat, whose height would prevent the human race from being overwhelmed by a flood from God. The plan was stopped by creating confusion through the creation of new languages. This created suspicion and people scattering from the place of rebellion. From verses 10-26 is the record, or genealogy, of Shem's descendants till Terah, the father of Abram (whose name was changed in chapter 15 to Abraham). Verses 27-32 tells us the genealogical details surrounding Terah and Abram. It would appear that in the initial call of Abram to leave Ur of the Chaldeas the initiative was left with the patriarchal family head - Terah - to initially lead the family towards the Promised Land. Chapter 12 tells us, "Now the LORD had said ...". Later information tells us that at this time Abram was about 70 when called to forsake wealth, luxury and social prestige in Ur for an undefined Land (later we find it to be Israel - see Paul's comments in Hebrews 11verses8-9). Again, the Hebrew words for verse 1 are "Go for yourself". Both, Abram's father Terah, and his uncle Nahor, appear to want to settle in Haran - and to not continue their journey to the Land of the Promise. The words of the first 3 verses are a sevenfold promise that from Abram would descend the great nation of Israel. The personal element was to make the name of "Abraham" great in the earth. There was an international promise in verse 3 that blessings would come to all nations through "Abraham's" descendant - the LordJesus Christ (see what that meant in Romans 4verses13). At the age of 75 Abram left Haran without Terah, or his brother Haran. In verse 7 we see that the land of Canaan (Israel) was first promised to Christ (Abram's descendant) before it was promised to Abraham himself. There were great dangers in the Canaanite land. Famine forced Abram and his large group to seek sustenance in Egypt. Here Abram showed a lack of trust in God and told lies about his beautiful wife Sarah, believing that would save his life. God did deliver Abram despite this failure; and taught him that the Almighty can be depended on regardless of theseemingly immense difficulties.
In Genesis 21, Abraham plants a tamarisk tree that he would never see fully grown in his lifetime. Why would he do such a thing? Because he knew it wasn't about him. He was thinking of the future and about the next generation of people who would benefit from the shade it would provide many years after he was gone. May we continue to be a church that does not forget or forsake the next generation. Rather, let us live in a way that shows we care about those who will live long after we are gone. Speaker: Brad Bell
In Genesis 21, Abraham plants a tamarisk tree that he would never see fully grown in his lifetime. Why would he do such a thing? Because he knew it wasn't about him. He was thinking of the future and about the next generation of people who would benefit from the shade it would provide many years after he was gone. May we continue to be a church that does not forget or forsake the next generation. Rather, let us live in a way that shows we care about those who will live long after we are gone. Speaker: Brad Bell
In Genesis 9 we read of the LORD's command for this new creation, who had been preserved in the ark with Noah the 8th person (emblematic of Jesus whose name equals 888 in the Greek - compare 1Peter 3verses20-22); "to replenish (or fill) the earth" with this new creation. The fear and dominion of mankind over the lower creatures would be evident. There was a prohibition of eating food with the blood still in it - as the blood was representing life, which belonged to God. There was also a law reinforcing the penalty due to a murderer. Once more the Almighty covenants that He will never again destroy the earth by a flood. The surety of His promise being seen in the rainbow. The offspring from Noah's 3 sons - Shem, Ham and Japheth - peopled the newly refreshed earth. Unfortunately, Noah became drunk, and it seems was sodomised by his son Ham. Noah pronounced a curse on Ham and spoke of a blessing that would come through his son Shem. Jesus Christ came from the Jewish race -Romans 3verses1-2; 9verses3-5. Shem became the ancestral head of the Semitic and Asiatic people; Ham the progenitor of the African people; and Japheth the forbear of the European race. In Genesis 10 we are told of the 70 nations that came from Noah's 3 sons - Shem, Ham and Japheth - see Moses' comment in Deuteronomy 32verses8. There we are told that the number of nations was determined by the Almighty by the number of Israel's (Jacob's) children, who into Egypt (Genesis 46verses8, 27; see also the Apostle Paul's comments to the Athenians in Acts 17verses26).Psalm 11 tells of Yahweh being in His holy temple and mankind must understand this gives Him the authority to judge the wicked. Habakkuk gives us the take home message which we must ponder - 2verses14, 20.In Psalm 12 the psalmist muses, 'Why have the humble vanished and suffered oppression. Surely, the Omnipotent Creator cannot tolerate evil. Surely, He must act for the downtrodden against their oppressors. He gives the assurance that He will rise against them in His faithfulness. In the 13th Psalm the writer personal asks, 'How long will it be till the LORD intervenes in support of the writer. The writer declares that failure on the part of his Sovereign to act is a cause for the wicked to boast and vaunt themselves in the world. We see it constantly, but we can be assured that at the appropriate time judgment will be poured out upon the evil - Acts 17verses30-31.The judgment mentioned in Matthew 7 refers to critical fault finding in others and not the need to show discernment, which is essential for us to exercise, when we judge righteous judgment as we are commanded to do. The askers will receive; the seekers will find; and to the knockers doors will be opened. Our Lord highlights the golden rule - do to others what you would wish them to do for you.Striving to please God must characterise the disciple's life. The witness of those professing discipleship will be evidenced in their fruit; without which our Lord Jesus Christ and His Father will fail to recognisetheir children. Only doers of the Word and not simply forgetful hearers are grounded and established as faith upon the Rock.Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow
In Genesis 5 we have another of the seven genealogies in the book of Genesis. Sometimes we rush through genealogies, or even avoid reading them believing them to be unimportant. But there isinformation in these chapters that is designed to teach the diligent seeker. Usher used Biblical genealogies to determine that the creative days of chapter 1 occurred about 4,004 years before the birth of Jesus Christ. Apart from noticing the length of the lives of those who were born before the flood, we find the phrase - "and he died" occurs again, and again. This reinforces the sentence of chapter 2verses17, "you shall surely die". The Hebrew phrase actually means, in dying you will die, i.e. the process of corruption will bring you to the inevitable end in your death. The chapter therefore powerfully teaches, "as in Adam all die" (1 Corinthians 15verses22). But the same verse in Corinthians teaches, "even so in Christ shall all be made alive". There is in Genesis 5 one man for whom the words, "and he died" are not written - that is Enoch, whose days of "walking with God" (said twice) resulted in his being taken from the scene of death (cp Hebrews 11verses5). Amos 3verses3 says, "Can two walk together unless they are agreed? “This means that God and Enoch walked together as one; as did Jesus and His Father (Genesis 22verses8). Jude tells us that Enoch was the seventh from Adam, and therefore, as the man of covenant, typical of the Lord Jesus Christ. The probable death Enoch escaped, by God taking him away to another location, was the intended murder of Enoch at the hands of Lamech. The chapter also tells of the man, who lived longer than any other -Methuselah (969 years); whose name contains a prophecy. His name means, "when he dies it shall be seen". In the year he died the flood came upon the earth, 1,656 years from the creation. Another significant name from Genesis 5 is Noah, whose name means "rest". The turmoil and trouble preceding the flood produced some rest in Noah's walking with God for the Almighty's mind, which had been disquieted by the evils described at the start of Genesis 6. The human imagination was continually fixed on evil. But Noah was a just i.e. upright and righteous man. Noah's life was not without sin; but his intent was on pleasing his Sovereign, by the way he walked. The story of Noah covers 4 chapters in Genesis (6- 9); and a time span of greater than 120 years. God's promise in verse 3 was to bring his judgments on the earth in 120 years' time. Noah, himself, was at this time 480 years old and without children. 2 Peter 2 tells us that God was forbearing with bringing calamity to the wicked, as His intention is to save, rather than destroy. Hebrews 11verses7 says that Noah acted in faith in order to save the family that at that time he didn't have. Sons were born to Noah after his 500th year. The remainder of chapter 6 gives details of the building of this mighty vessel, whose size compared significantly with ocean liners of the twentieth century. It was made of durable gopher wood; and waterproofed with bitumen (pitch). The Hebrew word for pitch means "to cover", or "to atone for". It was a literal saving of those within; and a parable of the salvation in God's provided ark (the Lord Jesus Christ). Peter explains the parable in 1 Peter 3verses18-22. Baptism is anordinance of the Almighty to which those believing the LORD's word submit in order to be saved(see Acts 4verses12). In this way our sins are atoned for; they are covered; and they are washed away (Acts 22verses16).
Welcome to the 2026 Key Chapters of the Bible Podcast! Starting today, we're back in Genesis 1 for another run through God's Word together! Genesis 1 is one of the most important passages in the entire Bible. Here, we learn about God, His work in creation, His design for us, and we'll begin to answer the questions of "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" and "What does God want me to do with my life?" The answers are powerful and life-changing. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Read through Genesis 1 and underline the verses that are particularly meaningful to you. Why did you underline them? 2. Draw a circle around every occurrence of the word "said." Who is speaking? What does this say about how creation came about? Is this truth a struggle for you to accept? Why or why not? 3. Draw a box around every occurrence of the word "good." What does this tell us about the condition of God's original design? Why is that important for us to know as we now live in a world that is not perfect? 4. Genesis 1 describes trillions upon trillions of actions in simplified terminology that anyone can understand. What does this tell us about God's intent to clearly communicate His message to mankind? 5. According to the study, who "made God"? 6. In reading Genesis 1, what is God like? How is this similar or different from what people typically think about Him? 7. Throughout this passage, God's creation takes place over 6 days. How should these days be understood? What impact does this have on your understanding of how the universe came into existence? 8. When did you first realize God created the light before He created the Sun and Moon? Did that surprise you? Did it cause you to question God's Word? How does our understanding of God's glory relate to the order in which He created light? 9. Revelation 22:5 tells us that the New Heaven and the New Earth will have no darkness. Why do you think God allowed darkness here? Why won't there be darkness in the New Heaven and New Earth? 10. What are some possible reasons God refers to Himself in the plural in verse 26? How does John 1:1-3 fit in with Genesis 1? Likewise, how was Jesus involved in creation? 11. What does Genesis 1:27 mean when it says mankind was created in God's image? What does this not mean? What kinds of conclusions should we not draw from this statement? 12. In Genesis 1:28, the Lord commands mankind to "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth." What reasons are given in the study for mankind to "fill the earth"? How does this relate to verse 27? 13. As you reflect upon the God who created you, what do you think are some reasons for why you are "here"? If a person is struggling to answer this question, what advice would you give them to help them find their purpose(s) in life? 14. When you go throughout your day and look at the world God has created, what should your response be? How might this guide you to develop a habit of worship and praise to God throughout your day? According to Romans 1:20-23, how is this different from how people of the world typically respond to creation? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
In Genesis 3 we have the record of how sin first entered the world through the yielding to temptation by the first created humans - Adam and Eve. The Apostle Paul says also, that at this time death also first came to the Adamic creation as a result of sin - Romans 5verses12. Adam and Eve after their creation - Adam from the dust (Genesis 2verses7), and Eve from Adam's side during a God-induced sleep (2verses20-25) - the man unable to find a suitable partner from the lesser creation; and feeling first, lonely; then joyous with a compatible companion. Chapter 3 commences with an introduction to the snake, who at that era had great powers of observation; limited reasoning capacity; and the ability to talk. The snake suggested that Adam and Eve were being deceived and held back by the Elohim (God). And so, after seeing the fruit of the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil" was attractive (pleasant to the eyes); it was good, and an excellent quality (good for food); and its clinching appeal - "a tree to be desired to make one wise" (the pride of life. Paul tells us in Philippians 2 that Adam and Eve grasped for equality with God - which thing our Lord Jesus Christ never did when tempted. The Apostle John tells us in his first letter chapter 2verses15-17 that all temptation and sin fall in one or more of these categories. Having sinned they were expelled from the garden; James tells us in chapter 1 the process of sin within every human mind -verses 13-15. Having disobeyed God, He the Almighty must in justice enforce the law He had given. Adam and Eve now had the sentence of death activated within them - this is called "mortality". What was possible before transgressing was now "a law within them" (Romans 7verses21-25) - i.e. now an inevitability. The human race now found that from this point forward all descendants from the first human parents found that sin cannot be overcome in their lives every time that each of us is subjected to temptation -Romans 6 tells us that they were bond slaves to sin. It required God to produce a Saviour, His Son, who although bearing the bias to sin within himself; this being the entail of the effects of Adam and Eve's first sin, would himself be sinless - though Jesus was of our identical nature (Hebrews 2verses12-18.
On today's Healing Word broadcast, Pastor Jack Morris brings an encouraging message titled God's New Year Promises. As we step into a new year filled with unknowns, it's easy to feel uncertainty—or even fear—about what lies ahead. But God's Word reminds us that fear and faith cannot coexist in the same heart.In Genesis 15:1, God spoke these reassuring words to Abram: “Do not be afraid… I am your shield, your very great reward.” Pastor Jack will remind us that the same God who promised His presence and protection then is still speaking hope and confidence to us today. As we enter this new year, we're invited to move forward not in fear of the unknown, but in faith in a God who already holds tomorrow in His hands. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1528/29?v=20251111
In Genesis 3 we have the record of how sin first entered the world through the yielding to temptation by the first created humans - Adam and Eve. The Apostle Paul says also, that at this time death also first came to the Adamic creation as a result of sin - Romans 5verses12. Adam and Eve after their creation - Adam from the dust (Genesis 2verses7), and Eve from Adam's side during a God-induced sleep (2verses20-25) - the man unable to find a suitable partner from the lesser creation; and feeling first, lonely; then joyous with a compatible companion. Chapter 3 commences with an introduction to the snake, who at that era had great powers of observation; limited reasoning capacity; and the ability to talk. The snake suggested that Adam and Eve were being deceived and held back by the Elohim (God). And so, after seeing the fruit of the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil" was attractive (pleasant to the eyes); it was good, and an excellent quality (good for food); and its clinching appeal - "a tree to be desired to make one wise" (the pride of life. Paul tells us in Philippians 2 that Adam and Eve grasped for equality with God - which thing our Lord Jesus Christ never did when tempted. The Apostle John tells us in his first letter chapter 2verses15-17 that all temptation and sin fall in one or more of these categories. Having sinned they were expelled from the garden; James tells us in chapter 1 the process of sin within every human mind - verses 13-15. Having disobeyed God, He the Almighty must in justice enforce the law He had given. Adam and Eve now had the sentence of death activated within them - this is called "mortality". What was possible before transgressing was now "a law within them" (Romans 7verses21-25) - i.e. now an inevitability. The human race now found that from this point forward all descendants from the first human parents found that sin cannot be overcome in their lives every time that each of us is subjected to temptation - Romans 6 tells us that they were bond slaves to sin. It required God to produce a Saviour, His Son, who although bearing the bias to sin within himself; this being the entail of the effects of Adam and Eve's first sin, would himself be sinless - though Jesus was of our identical nature (Hebrews 2verses12-18.
In Genesis, God brought order out of chaos by His Word – and He still does the same in our lives. Human flourishing begins when our lives are rightly ordered under His Word.
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In Genesis chapter 12 the Bible takes a dramatic turn and begins to focus on one family which has been promised to produce one person who will bless all the other families to ever exist. The first eleven chapters of Genesis teach fundamental lessons about the nature of God and man and the origin and consequences of sin. But beginning in Genesis 12, the focus turns to tracing the promises and fulfillment of the line of a single family in history. The lessons of Genesis 12 is that God always had plan to deal with humanity's sin and that for us to understand that plan we had to understand and track Abraham and his descendants.
“The New is in the Old contained; the Old is in the New explained”—showing one continuous story that flows to Jesus. In Genesis 25, Abraham remarries Keturah and has six more sons, but the covenant and main inheritance go to Isaac while Ishmael is still blessed; Abraham dies “gathered to his people,” reminding us of life beyond the grave. Isaac and Rebekah wait twenty years for children, which drives them to prayer; God answers with twins who “struggle” in the womb, and He declares the older will serve the younger—showing God can choose anyone for His purposes. Esau lives for the moment and trades his birthright for stew, while Jacob schemes to get what God had already purposed—both are deeply flawed, and yet God still works through them. The takeaway: God's plan is steady across Scripture, His timing grows our faith, and He uses imperfect people to bring His salvation story to the world. Instead of asking, “Why me?” we ask, “Lord, what have You chosen me for?” - Greg Opean - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Christmas is more than a familiar story—it is the moment God stepped into human history to personally deal with sin, evil, and brokenness. From the very beginning, God promised that He would not abandon humanity to chaos. In Genesis 3:15, spoken in the aftermath of the fall, God assured Eve that redemption was already in motion. Christmas is the fulfillment of that promise.Jesus' birth was not just peaceful or sentimental—it was strategic. Heaven saw it as a declaration of war against darkness. What looked like vulnerability in a manger was actually divine strength wrapped in humility. God was essentially saying, “I've got this. I will handle it Myself.”
Weekly Comprehensive Bible Study with Rev. David PaxtonWhat Sodom Represents Prophetically (Genesis 18–19)Video Access available at https://www.lastchristian.net immediately upon release at 9:00pm ET/8:00pm CT and viewable on your choice of (5) Video Platforms.Sodom is often reduced to a single category of sin, yet Scripture presents it as something far more comprehensive, and far more sobering. In Genesis 18–19, Sodom functions as a juridical marker in the biblical record. A society that crossed the legal threshold of mercy and entered a phase of irreversible judgment.This teaching examines Sodom not as an ancient curiosity, but as a prophetic pattern repeated throughout Scripture. God did not judge Sodom hastily or emotionally. Judgment came only after truth was rejected, conscience silenced, justice corrupted, and remedial grace exhausted. Sodom represents a culture where rebellion became institutionalized, righteousness was marginalized, and moral inversion was normalized at every level of society.The program explores how Sodom's “outcry” functioned as a legal summons for judgment, how leadership at the city gate failed to restrain evil, and why Abraham was brought into the process as an intercessor. It explains the difference between individual sin and systemic corruption, and why Scripture emphasizes timing, not temptation, when describing Sodom's destruction.This is not a message about fear, but about discernment. It is a study in recognizing prophetic cycles, understanding when intercession is effective, and knowing when separation becomes mandatory. Above all, it challenges listeners to examine whether they recognize the hour they are living in, before that hour passes. To learn more or support our ministry. Please visit https://www.lastchristian.net/
In Genesis chapter twelve we run across a fabulous promise, that through Abraham all of the families of the earth will be blessed. We'll hear in a moment how that promise is still being experienced today. But one of the greatest ways that God kept that promise was through the gift of Jesus. Today as we continue our series, “The Promise of Christmas Rarely Told,” we want to zero in on this promise to the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29?v=20251111
Long before Bethlehem, God was writing the story of Christmas. In Genesis 12, Abraham trusted in the promises of God. What about us? Who will be blessed with Jesus because you chose to be faithful? Teacher - Tom Harrigan
In this sermon, Cedrick Baker explores how Old Testament prophesies speak to the coming deliverance of the Messiah. In Genesis 49:10, we see how the Messiah will come from the tribe of Judah and will establish a new kind of kingdom. In this way God promises his care and provision which gives us a sense of security.
In this sermon, Cedrick Baker explores how Old Testament prophesies speak to the coming deliverance of the Messiah. In Genesis 49:10, we see how the Messiah will come from the tribe of Judah and will establish a new kind of kingdom. In this way God promises his care and provision which gives us a sense of security.
Our Christmas series continues to follow God's promise of restoration through Genesis and into the life of Abraham. In Genesis 22, we'll see faith and hope collide with a deeply unsettling challenge in Abraham's journey with God. And we'll get a good look at what's possible when faith and hope win out in our lives.
We all reach points in our lives when we realize that our circumstances are beyond our control. In Genesis 40, we learn that we do not find purpose because of our circumstances but because of our willingness to serve God and others, even amid those circumstances.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
We all reach points in our lives when we realize that our circumstances are beyond our control. In Genesis 40, we learn that we do not find purpose because of our circumstances but because of our willingness to serve God and others, even amid those circumstances.We upload our message only version to our church app. If you would like to view this week's entire worship service you can find it by clicking the available link.
In this sermon, Cedrick Baker explores how Old Testament prophesies speak to the coming deliverance of the Messiah. In Genesis 49:10, we see how the Messiah will come from the tribe of Judah and will establish a new kind of kingdom. In this way God promises his care and provision which gives us a sense of security.
In Genesis 9:24–27, Noah pronounces a curse on his grandson Canaan and a blessing on his sons Shem and Japheth after waking up from his drunken sleep. These words have been widely misunderstood and misapplied. In this devotion, we consider how we should always listen to God's word, regardless of the mouthpiece he chooses to use.Music Credit: J. S. Bach, “Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten,” aria from “Jesu, der du meine Seele,” BWV 78 (Leipzig, 1724).
Today we're reading Genesis 3:8-13 where Adam and Eve find themselves naked, ashamed and hiding from God. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit, and then become aware of their nakedness. Then we're told they hid themselves because they heard the sound of God walking towards them in the cool of the day. And, there are two simple words that might indicate something deeper is going on here. I can't wait to show you what I overlooked for years in this story. It absolutely blew my mind. So, why do they hide? What do they hear? And, why does it mention the “cool of the day?” You might think these are extra, filler details in the fall of man story, but Genesis 3, is inviting us to ask deeper questions to discover deeper truths about God and mankind.Be sure to check out our ministry resources below!Free Online Bible CoursesOrder My Book "Fruitful"Support This MinistryOur WebsiteOur Youtube ChannelOur Second Youtube Channel
In Genesis 32:22-32 we see that God has bridged the gap between heaven and earth and invited us to know Him face to face in Jesus.
In Genesis 3:15, God responds to humanity's first sin not by abandoning his image-bearers, but by announcing a long war between the serpent and the woman, between their respective offspring. This “enmity” is both judgment and grace: it exposes how deeply evil will now work through human sin, yet it also marks a permanent separation so that humanity will never be fully at peace with the powers of darkness. At the heart of the verse is a singular promise - “he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel” - which points to a coming deliverer from the woman's line whose own wounding will be real but not final, while his decisive blow will crush the serpent's head and ultimately overthrow evil.
Genesis 23 | Pastor Greg Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from December 2, 2025. In Genesis 23 we walk with Abraham through the death and burial of Sarah—“a princess” not only to her husband but to the people of promise. Abraham mourns, and Scripture dignifies his tears; grief is human and holy, yet it is not without hope. By purchasing the cave of Machpelah in Hebron, he plants a flag of faith in the very land God promised “forever” to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Even in sorrow, Abraham lives as a pilgrim looking for a city whose builder is God, trusting that God's covenant stands amid loss and questions. This chapter gently teaches us to face death with gospel realism: to weep, to talk about it, and then, in due time, to stand up and move forward. It calls us to order our lives wisely—making peace where we can, setting our house in order, rooting ourselves in community—and, most of all, to be ready to meet the Lord clothed in Christ's righteousness. Sarah's funeral becomes a doorway into hope: God keeps His promises, He meets us in our mourning, and He leads us on with purpose until the day He wipes away every tear. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Texts: Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:1-28; 10:19-25 Jesus is the Sympathetic Priest Who We Can Approach Confidently (Heb. 4:14-16) In Jesus we have a compassionate priest who perfectly understands our condition. In Jesus we have an effective priest who has given us complete access to God. Through Jesus, we can hold fast to our confession of faith. Jesus is the Eternal Priest Who Saves Us Completely (Heb. 7:1-28) In Genesis, Melchizedek foreshadows Jesus' character, ministry, and supremacy. Jesus is the greater and eternal Priest-King who intercedes for and saves sinners to the uttermost by His once-for-all death on the cross. Jesus is the Great High Priest Who Calls Us to Live Righteously (Heb. 10:19-25) Because of what Jesus accomplished as our Great High Priest, we are live holy lives with unwavering confidence in His faithfulness. Because of what Jesus accomplished as our Great High Priest, we are to motivate one another to love and good works.
Genesis 23 | Pastor Greg Packinghouse's Wednesday night worship service from December 2, 2025. In Genesis 23 we walk with Abraham through the death and burial of Sarah—“a princess” not only to her husband but to the people of promise. Abraham mourns, and Scripture dignifies his tears; grief is human and holy, yet it is not without hope. By purchasing the cave of Machpelah in Hebron, he plants a flag of faith in the very land God promised “forever” to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Even in sorrow, Abraham lives as a pilgrim looking for a city whose builder is God, trusting that God's covenant stands amid loss and questions. This chapter gently teaches us to face death with gospel realism: to weep, to talk about it, and then, in due time, to stand up and move forward. It calls us to order our lives wisely—making peace where we can, setting our house in order, rooting ourselves in community—and, most of all, to be ready to meet the Lord clothed in Christ's righteousness. Sarah's funeral becomes a doorway into hope: God keeps His promises, He meets us in our mourning, and He leads us on with purpose until the day He wipes away every tear. - Greg Opean - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
In Genesis 17, God establishes circumcision as the physical sign of His covenant with Abraham after 25 years of waiting. This sign didn't create Abraham's relationship with God but confirmed what already existed through faith. Abraham responded with immediate obedience, circumcising himself and every male in his household on the same day. For Christians today, baptism serves as our covenant sign - not earning salvation but publicly declaring our faith in Christ. Abraham's example challenges us to receive God's promises by faith and respond with immediate obedience to His commands.CLICK ME: Sermon OutlineINSTAGRAMTIKTOKYOUTUBEWEBSITE
When Sun’s husband had a stroke, her life took a dramatic turn. She found herself having to assist her husband with daily living activities and cope with his emotional outbursts. For seventeen years, she’d faithfully cared for her husband. When a fall hastened his decline, however, the weight of caregiving finally became too much, and Sun sank into depression. She shared, “I felt I’d lost my faith, and I couldn’t see God.” But looking back, Sun now believes that God saw her. She believes that in very real and timely ways, He soon provided subsidized home medical and nursing care to manage her husband’s chronic condition and sent social workers to support Sun in managing the emotional challenges of caregiving. God revealed himself as the God who sees in the story of Hagar. In Genesis 16, the slave Hagar was running away from her mistress’ mistreatment (v. 6) when the angel of the Lord found her “near a spring in the desert” (v. 7). He urged Hagar to “go back to [her] mistress” (v. 9) and assured her of His blessing. Even though Hagar was a nobody in her culture, God was watching out for her well-being. In gratitude, Hagar declared: “You are the God who sees me” (v. 13). God sees us in our distress too. We’re never alone because our loving Father knows our situation, and He’s trustworthy. We can cry out to Him for help and trust that He will lift us up.
There's a bridge in a park not too far from here - they take carriage rides there. It's just a bridge to most folks, but not to our son and daughter-in-law. That will always be a very special spot to them. It's where he asked her to marry him. It's interesting how a plain old piece of geography becomes forever special when something special in your life happens there: the place you were born, or maybe where you had your first date or your first kiss, or where you were married, or where some significant "first" in your life took place. When a certain place is where something important started, it will always be a special place. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Place Where Heaven Comes Down." For many of us, there's been a place and there's been a time when everything changed, because it was there that we began our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. One day on my way to an assignment in downtown Chicago, my wife and I decided at the last second to take a certain exit ramp off the expressway. The exit sign indicated the street where I spent the first six years of my life. I haven't been back there since. And, no, it is not a cave. We drove a few blocks until we spotted the three-story brick apartment building where my Mom and Dad, my baby brother and I lived. I knew it as soon as I saw it. We turned the corner to see if the school was still there. That old brick fortress was still standing, still a school like it was when I went there for my first day of school. Then I had to drive those three blocks to the church on the corner. It was like I was four or five years old again. My baby brother had died suddenly, and my grief-stricken father decided to take his other son to church - a place none of us ever went. I could almost see my Dad now, sitting in his old car by a side door, smoking his cigarette, reading his Sunday paper waiting for his boy to come out. There was a choir rehearsal that night my wife and I found the church, and a nice lady took me up the long stairs to the third floor room that I remembered at the top of those stairs. That's where Junior Church met, and I choked up. I turned to my honey and I said, "This is it. This is where I asked Jesus into my heart." And there on the wall was the same image of Jesus I remembered most as a child - the Shepherd with a little lamb in His arms. Later, as I learned the Scriptures, I came to realize that in that room at the top of the stairs I had, in the Bible's words, "crossed over from death to life" (John 5:24). I pray that if there has not been a time and a place like that for you, there will be soon...in fact, maybe today. In Genesis 28:16, our word for today from the Word of God, Jacob talks about the spot where he'd camped for the night and God showed up to change his life. He said, "Surely the Lord is in this place...how awesome is this place!" But after all is said and done, it's not the place that really matters. It's that there is a time when you open up your life to the Savior who died to pay for your sin. Jesus said it's like being born, and the birth is a definite beginning isn't it? Has there ever been a time when you consciously gave yourself completely to Jesus as your only hope of being right with God? If you have, you know you have, whether or not you remember the exact time or place. If you don't know you have, you probably haven't. Scripture says, "Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near" (Isaiah 55:7). That could be today for you. The place might be right where you are. God is moving in your heart now and "surely the Lord is in this place." The Shepherd has come to you to pick you up and carry you from this moment on, all the way to heaven. But you've got to say yes to Him, to tell Him with all your heart, "Jesus, I'm Yours." If that's what you want, then I would love to be an encouragement to you at this turning point in your life, like I had in that little room on the third floor so many years ago. If you'd let me have that privilege to show you the information that will secure your relationship with Jesus, I ask you to go to ANewStory.com. This day can become your birthday and this place can become your birthplace, because you are about to be born into the family of God.
After the flood, God made a covenant with humankind. In Genesis 17, He renewed that covenant with Abraham. But what does that mean for us thousands of years later? Join John Bradshaw for “The New Covenant,” and learn about the saving relationship God offers His children under the new covenant and how we can experience transformation through faith in Jesus.
After the flood, God made a covenant with humankind. In Genesis 17, He renewed that covenant with Abraham. But what does that mean for us thousands of years later? Join John Bradshaw for “The New Covenant,” and learn about the saving relationship God offers His children under the new covenant and how we can experience transformation through faith in Jesus.
Today's star ornament helps Tory and TJ remember God's big promise to Abraham. In Genesis 12 and 15, God showed Abraham the night sky and promised that his family would one day be more numerous than the stars. That promise was ultimately pointing to Jesus—the descendant who would bless the whole world and bring people from every nation into God's family. The Jesse Tree keeps showing us that God always keeps His promises. Every star reminds us that Jesus is God's greatest promise kept.Follow Us:Instagram | Website | Newsletter Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dealing with the Root | Genesis 20 What's beneath the surface will eventually break through. Just like roots can crack the strongest foundation, spiritual "roots" left undealt with—fear, anger, bitterness, pride—will resurface and wreak havoc in our lives. In Genesis 20, Abraham repeats the same mistake he made 25 years earlier. Despite God's promises, fear takes root again. But even in failure, God shows His presence, His power, and His grace. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry walks through Abraham's struggle and shows us how God: Exposes the roots that remain hidden in our hearts Confronts us through truth and conviction Leads us to confession and renewal Continues to use us by His grace Sanctification is slow, intentional work. It's about pulling out the roots before they destroy the foundation. The good news? God never gives up on His children.
Dealing with the Root | Genesis 20 What's beneath the surface will eventually break through. Just like roots can crack the strongest foundation, spiritual "roots" left undealt with—fear, anger, bitterness, pride—will resurface and wreak havoc in our lives. In Genesis 20, Abraham repeats the same mistake he made 25 years earlier. Despite God's promises, fear takes root again. But even in failure, God shows His presence, His power, and His grace. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry walks through Abraham's struggle and shows us how God: Exposes the roots that remain hidden in our hearts Confronts us through truth and conviction Leads us to confession and renewal Continues to use us by His grace Sanctification is slow, intentional work. It's about pulling out the roots before they destroy the foundation. The good news? God never gives up on His children.
Have you ever wondered how God's providence intersects with your choices, even in the most personal areas of life, like who you marry? In Genesis 24, we discover one of the most detailed love stories in Scripture, the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, and how God's unseen hand guides every step. Pastor Zach Terry unpacks what it means to trust God's providence in the seasons of waiting, decision-making, and transition. Learn: ✅ Why marriage matters so deeply to God ✅ How to discern between chemistry and covenant compatibility ✅ What it looks like to walk in faith while trusting God's timing ✅ How God's unseen hand is always at work, even when you can't see it Every intersection in life is an opportunity to trust that God's plan is bigger, often harder, but always better.
Have you ever wondered how God's providence intersects with your choices, even in the most personal areas of life, like who you marry? In Genesis 24, we discover one of the most detailed love stories in Scripture, the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, and how God's unseen hand guides every step. Pastor Zach Terry unpacks what it means to trust God's providence in the seasons of waiting, decision-making, and transition. Learn: ✅ Why marriage matters so deeply to God ✅ How to discern between chemistry and covenant compatibility ✅ What it looks like to walk in faith while trusting God's timing ✅ How God's unseen hand is always at work, even when you can't see it Every intersection in life is an opportunity to trust that God's plan is bigger, often harder, but always better.
Have you ever wondered how God's providence intersects with your choices, even in the most personal areas of life, like who you marry? In Genesis 24, we discover one of the most detailed love stories in Scripture, the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, and how God's unseen hand guides every step. Pastor Zach Terry unpacks what it means to trust God's providence in the seasons of waiting, decision-making, and transition. Learn: ✅ Why marriage matters so deeply to God ✅ How to discern between chemistry and covenant compatibility ✅ What it looks like to walk in faith while trusting God's timing ✅ How God's unseen hand is always at work, even when you can't see it Every intersection in life is an opportunity to trust that God's plan is bigger, often harder, but always better.
Isaac and Rebekah | Genesis 24:34–67 In Genesis 24:34–67, we find one of the most beautiful relationship stories in the entire Bible—Isaac and Rebekah. This passage reveals God's design for marriage, the importance of family counsel, the role of character in choosing a spouse, and the comfort that covenant love brings into our lives. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the second half of Genesis 24, showing how Abraham's servant recounts God's miraculous leading, how Rebekah demonstrates maturity and faith, and how Isaac models patience, devotion, and spiritual strength. Key themes in this teaching include: • Biblical principles for dating and courtship • How God guides relationships through providence • The role of family, mentors, and spiritual authority • Signs of godly character in a potential spouse • Understanding covenant marriage from Scripture • Isaac and Rebekah as a picture of Christ and His Church Whether you're single, dating, engaged, married, or raising children who will one day seek a spouse, Genesis 24 offers timeless wisdom. This passage speaks into modern dating culture, cohabitation, emotional purity, spiritual maturity, and how to build a Christ-centered marriage. If you're searching for God's will in relationships, this message will equip you with biblical clarity, encouragement, and hope.
Isaac and Rebekah | Genesis 24:34–67 In Genesis 24:34–67, we find one of the most beautiful relationship stories in the entire Bible—Isaac and Rebekah. This passage reveals God's design for marriage, the importance of family counsel, the role of character in choosing a spouse, and the comfort that covenant love brings into our lives. In this message, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the second half of Genesis 24, showing how Abraham's servant recounts God's miraculous leading, how Rebekah demonstrates maturity and faith, and how Isaac models patience, devotion, and spiritual strength. Key themes in this teaching include: • Biblical principles for dating and courtship • How God guides relationships through providence • The role of family, mentors, and spiritual authority • Signs of godly character in a potential spouse • Understanding covenant marriage from Scripture • Isaac and Rebekah as a picture of Christ and His Church Whether you're single, dating, engaged, married, or raising children who will one day seek a spouse, Genesis 24 offers timeless wisdom. This passage speaks into modern dating culture, cohabitation, emotional purity, spiritual maturity, and how to build a Christ-centered marriage. If you're searching for God's will in relationships, this message will equip you with biblical clarity, encouragement, and hope.
In Genesis, Joseph tells his brothers, “What you meant for evil, God meant for good.” In today’s message, Pastor JD teaches that when the world seems to be closing in around you, keep this simple fact in mind: God is in control. What the world means for evil, God will work together for the good of those who love Him.
In Genesis 3:5, the woman eats from the tree because the serpent promised she would be “like God”. This reveals the fundamental sin of humanity: trying to grasp for a power they weren't intended to have. I discuss the historical and literary context of Genesis 1-11, the relationship between myth, history, and truth, and the purpose of these chapters. I then explain Genesis 1-3, showing how God created a good world, made humans in his image and gave them power to rule over creation (but not each other!), and how the human desire to become like God is the root of our problems. I reflect on how Genesis should shape our understanding of human power and why we should be skeptical of political systems. Media Referenced:John Walton Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-109-understanding-old-testament-prophecy-with-john-walton/Carmen Joy Imes Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-69-being-gods-image-with-carmen-joy-imes/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!
“The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he placed the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” (Genesis 2:9 NLT) “Let every heart prepare Him room.” These lyrics from “Joy to the World” remind us to embrace the fullness of the Christmas season. To be proactive in getting ourselves ready for the blessings and opportunities that are unique to this time of year. A good way to start preparing our hearts is to widen our focus from the familiar narrative of Luke 2 to the bigger story that starts in Genesis 3. There, we find a tree. Not a Christmas tree with brightly colored lights and ornaments, but the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden. After God created Adam and Eve and placed them in a literal paradise, He gave them one restriction: Don’t eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. You know how the story unfolds after that. The serpent tempted Eve. Eve ate the forbidden fruit. She gave the fruit to Adam. He ate it, too. They disobeyed God and lost their perfect fellowship with Him. In Genesis 3:15, we find the first Christmas verse in the Bible. God said to the serpent, “And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel” (NLT). Sin created a gulf between humankind and God—one that we can do nothing to bridge. Our only hope is a Savior, One sent by God who would live a sinless life, sacrifice Himself to pay the price for our sin, and then conquer death so that we might live forever. This is God’s plan of salvation. Yet just as our enemy interfered with God’s original plan, he also does everything he can to keep people from coming to salvation. That’s where the hostility of Genesis 3:15 comes in. The devil knew that a Messiah would come. He did everything in his power to stop it from taking place. Yet his power was a drop in a bucket compared to that of the Messiah who came. Before there was a world, before there were planets, before there was light and darkness, before there was matter, before there was anything but the Godhead, there was Jesus—coequal, coeternal, and coexistent with the Father and Holy Spirit. He was with God. He was God. Jesus Christ became human without ceasing to be God. He did not become identical to us, but He became identified with us. The birth that we celebrate this season is that of God Himself, who came to this earth to live among us. To conquer sin and death. To show us how to live. To give His life so that we might live forever. Reflection question: What difference does it make, in your life and in your prayers, that Jesus knows what it’s like to be human? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Genesis 15, God meets Abram in a vision of the night—reassuring him with promises of countless descendants, a covenant sealed in sacrifice, and the assurance of God's presence even through suffering. As we trace Abraham's journey of faith, we're reminded that God still invites us to trust His word, cling to His promises, and follow Him even when the vultures circle and the path grows difficult. If God is stirring something in you—or even awakening dreams—pay attention. Write it down. And step into a deeper, covenant relationship with the God who is faithful, purposeful, and always present. Title: Promises Series: Dreams Text: Genesis Speaker: Josh Branham