Generational Scriptures

Generational Scriptures
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We believe that the Bible is the written word of God. However, there is an idea that scripture can be understood and applied based on who is reading it. With this podcast we want to dig deeper into Bible stories and understand what the Scriptures meant to the audience of that time and what it means to us now as XYZers. We say XYZers because the host of this podcast are Chris (Gen X), Moyo (Gen Y) and Jasmine (Gen Z). Each host is at a different place in their walk with Christ but all have a desire to grow closer to God by understanding the words He's already laid out for us.

  1. 1D AGO

    Genesis 33 - Time Heals all Wounds?!!

    Season 5 Episode 10 – Genesis 33 : Time Heals all Wounds?!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 2:08 A’ight So Boom! - 2:40 Read Genesis 33 1-3  - 7:24  Lifted Up His Eyes Behold Esau’s Coming with his 400 Men Jacob (Israel) take action - His Name is Israel, why Call Him Jacob? Divides up the family Servants with their children Leah with her Children Rachel with Joseph (the only one named) Jacob meets Esau first - Bowing Himself 7 Times, until he came near Esau Read Genesis 33 4-7 - 21:08 They Meet Jacob could not have expected the response he received Esau ran Embraced Him Fell on his neck Kissed him They wept Esau Sees everyone else Who are all these people Jacob praises the LORD (graciously given) Everyone Draws Near (such a well-behaved family) Each group draws near Each group bowed down Read Genesis 33 8-11 - 27:26 Esau inquires about the present (over 400 animals sent his way) Jacob says why he sent it (find favor in your sight) Esau does not need it Jacob insists If I have found favor Then, accept the present from my hand I have seen your face Which is like seeing the face of God (not seeing God) You have accepted me (like God accepted me) Re-insists on Esau’s acceptance Please Accept Blesses God again Says this does not even put a dent in what he has Esau takes the gift Read Genesis 33 12-16 - 35:36 Let us journey on our way - Wants to leave with Jacob Jacob does not want to Appeals to the Esau’s knowledge and call him lord (adonai) Children are frail Nursing flocks and herds require attention Can’t go as fast as you (why Laban caught him?) Suggests that Esau go ahead and they will meet in Seir Esau wants to leave people (why?) Jacob says don’t need them - Favor saying again Esau went home Read Genesis 33 17-20 - 46:34 Jacob did not go to Seir, but to Succoth Built a house Made booths for his livestock (settled down) The place is named Succoth for this reason (there were booths there) Jacob traveled to Shechem in Canaan Jacob, like Abraham, brought land in Canaan From the sons of Hamor (group), Shechem’s father Spent 100 pieces of money (no weight mentioned) The land where he pitched his tent Erected an altar (place of worship) Name the place God the God of Israel Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

    1h 2m

  2. MAY 13

    Genesis 32 - Wrestling with My Past (and God)!!

    Season 5 Episode 9 – Genesis 32: Wrestling with My Past (and God) Coming Up!! - 0:00 Intro - 2:56 A’ight So Boom!! - 3:31 Read Genesis 32:1-2 - 9:00 The Angels of God As Jacob goes on his way, the angels of God meet him. Jacob’s response: "This is God's camp!" He names the place Mahanaim (meaning "two camps" or "two hosts"). What are the 2 camps? His camp and the camp of God?  Read Genesis 32:3-8 - 13:32 The Scouting Report Jacob sends messengers ahead to Esau in the land of Seir. The Message: Humble and submissive ("Your servant Jacob"). Explains all that he has (willing to share? Compensate Easu for stealing his birthright and blessing)  The Report: The messengers return with terrifying news—Esau is coming to meet Jacob with 400 men.  More man than Abraham had to get lot back Jacob’s Panic Jacob is "greatly afraid and distressed." He divides his people and flocks into two camps. If Esau attacks one, the other can escape. Read Genesis 32:9-12 - 26:12 Jacob’s Prayer  He addresses the God of his fathers, Abraham and Isaac. "I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies." "Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother." He throws God’s own words back to Him: "You said, 'I will surely treat you well...'". Read Genesis 32:13-21 - 30:06 The "I'm Sorry" Gift Jacob prepares a massive bribe (appeasement gift) for Esau: 200 female goats, 20 male goats. 200 ewes, 20 rams. 30 milking camels with their colts. 40 cows, 10 bulls. 20 female donkeys, 10 male donkeys. He sends them in separate droves, telling each servant to say, "They belong to your servant Jacob; it is a present sent to my lord Esau." 6 sets of gifts coming at a staggered pace.  Sends everything ahead of him and stays the night at the camp Read Genesis 32:22-26 - 36:32  The Midnight Match Jacob sends his wives, servants, and eleven sons across the ford of Jabbok. Jacob is left alone. The Wrestling Match: A "Man" wrestles with him until daybreak. We think Jacob is strong from him rolling the stone off the well  The Man touches Jacob’s hip socket, putting it out of joint. Jacob’s tenacity: "I will not let You go unless You bless me!" Read Genesis 32:27-32 - 44:49 The Name Change The Man asks his name: "Jacob" (Heel-catcher/Supplanter). The New Name: Israel ("For you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed"). God Prevails  Jacob asks the Man's name, but the Man responds with a question and blesses him there. The Aftermath Jacob names the place Peniel ("For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved"). Facing God or Face of God Note: Jacob limps because of his hip—this is why the people of Israel do not eat the sinew of the hip to this day. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

    1h 4m

  3. MAY 6

    Genesis 31 - Let's Get Out of Here!!

    Season 5 Episode 8 – Genesis 31: Let’s Get Out of Here! Coming Up!! - 0:00 Intro - 1:07 A’ight So Boom!! - 2:32 Genesis 30 Recap Read Genesis 31:1-3 - 7:36 The Motivation to Leave Jacob hears the words of Laban’s sons—accusing him of taking their father’s wealth.  Why? Jacob notices Laban is no longer favorable toward him.  Does Laban notice that his tricks aren't working?  The LORD speaks: "Return to the land of your fathers... and I will be with you". Same promise God gave Jacob at Bethel in Gen 28:15 and what Jacob wanted in his vow Gen 28:20  Read Genesis 31:4-9 - 14:14 Jacob’s Plea to his wives Jacob calls for his wives into the field to explain his current situation Their father is no longer favorable toward him.  But God has been with him He has served with all his strength but their father keeps changing his wages  God has kept Laban from harming him, physically and financially Read Genesis 31:10-13 - 19:01  The Dream Revelation Jacob explains the breeding of the flocks was God's doing, not just the sticks. The Angel of God identifies Himself as the God of Bethel, the place Jacob saw the vision of Angels ascending and descending on the ladder Reminder of the pillar Jacob anointed and the vow he made. Read Genesis 31:14-16 - 28:54 The Wives’ Agreement Rachel and Leah agree: "Is there any portion or inheritance left for us?". They feel like foreigners to their father because he sold them and used up their money. They support Jacob's departure based on what God told him. Read Genesis 31:17-21 - 31:18 The Secret Departure Jacob puts his children and wives on camels. He takes all his livestock and goods acquired in Paddan-aram. Rachel steals Laban’s household gods while he is shearing sheep. Jacob "tricked" Laban by not telling him he was leaving. Read Genesis 31:21-25  - 59:06m The Pursuit Laban is told on the third day and pursues for seven days. God warns Laban in a dream: "Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad". Read Genesis 31:25-35 - 1:06:48 The Confrontation Laban catches up in the hill country of Gilead. Laban starts with “What have you done” - similar to what Jacob asked when Laban gave him Leah instead of Rachel Laban's complaints: "Why did you flee secretly?" and "Why did you steal my gods?". Laban claims he wanted to celebrate their departure (unlikely)  Jacob didn't tell Laban because he was afraid Laban would take his daughters by force. Jacob says whoever has Laban’s gods would not live. Didn't know Rachel (his favorite wife) stole them Laban searches the tents; Rachel hides the idols in a camel's saddle and claims "the manner of women is upon me" to avoid standing up. Read Genesis 31:36-42 - 1:18:35 Jacob’s Rant (The Resume of Service) Jacob is angry and berated Laban. 20 years of service: 14 for daughters, 6 for flocks. He bore the loss of animals torn by beasts himself. Consumed by heat by day and frost by night. "If the God of my father... had not been on my side, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed". Read Genesis 31:43-55 - 1:26:27 The Covenant at Mizpah Laban claims everything is "mine," but agrees to a covenant for the sake of his daughters. They set up a pillar and a heap of stones. Names: Laban calls it Jegar-sahadutha; Jacob calls it Galeed. Jegar-sahadutha - Witness heap Galeed - the heap of witness Mizpah Blessing: "The LORD watch between you and me when we are out of one another's sight". Mizpah - to watch, watchpost, watchtower Laban stated the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor but Jacob only swore by the Fear of his father Issac  The Farewell They offer a sacrifice and eat a meal. Early in the morning, Laban kisses his grandchildren and daughters, blesses them, and returns home.

    1h 50m

  4. APR 29

    Genesis 30 - Fool Me Once ...!!

    Season 5 Episode 7 – Genesis 30 : Fool Me Once …!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 1:43 Meet Pastor Ron Again - 2:22 A’ight So Boom! - 3:02 Read Genesis 30 1-8  - 8:36 Rachel Gets Envious - Leah Bore Children The desire that she has for children - understood Goes to Jacob instead of the LORD (the LORD controls wombs) Jacob’s response is anger? (Why not seek the LORD on her behalf like his dad) Rachel Gives her servant Bilhah to Jacob for children Gives is crazy, sign of the times Bilhah Conceives and bore a son Rachel Names him - Son 5 - Dan Bilhah conceives again and bore a son Rachel Name him - Son 6 - Natphtali Read Genesis 30 9-13 - 41:20 Leah Ceased bearing children Leah Took and gave her servant Zilpah Jacob as a wife (not said about Bilhah) Zilpah bore a son Leah Names him - Son 7 - Gad Zilpah bore another son Leah Names him - Son 8 - Asher Read Genesis 30 14-24 - 44:30 The Mandrake situation Days of Wheat Harvest Reuben (Leah’s First Born) found some mandrakes Rachel sounds like Esau - Give me some of your son’s mandrakes (stew) Leah sounds like Jacob - You take my husband and my son’s mandrakes They make a deal for the mandrakes Traded mandrakes for her husband (that’s crazy) Jacob returns and is told he was ‘hired’ for some ‘mandrakes’, he went God listened to Leah?? - When did she ask, was her asking for her husband asking for children? She Conceived and bore a son - Son 9 - Issachar She conceived again and bore a son -  Son 10 - Zebulun She also had a daughter named Dinah Now it is Rachel’s turn God remembered Rachel - remembered means what? God listened to her - when did she ask She conceived and bore a son - Son 11 - Joseph May the LORD add to me another son! Read Genesis 30 25-30 - 1:05:51 As soon as, some immediacy Jacob confronted Laban (confronted may be a strong word) Want to leave - Go home - with his wives and children Laban relays the all too familiar words of the Patriarchs The Lord has blessed me because of you Name your wages and I will give it Jacob is not having it Your livestock has increased abundantly  The LORD has blessed you wherever I worked (every step of the way) When shall I provide for my household (all of this is in the possession of Laban) Read Genesis 30 31-36 - 1:14:46 Laban still trying to bargain from a place of strength What shall I give you? Jacob is bargaining from a place of already offered effectiveness Growing my own wealth Providing for my own family I am doing you a favor Jacob presents the plan Will take the less desirable sheep, lamb and goats (black, speckled, striped and spotted) These are his wages Speaks of honesty - why has his honesty been questioned or because Laban is not to give him anything (the latter) Will answer for me later, when you look at my wages (the spotted, speckled, striped and black lambs, sheep and goats) Any livestock found not like that shall be counted as stolen There is agreement that this is a good deal Laban being Laban gets the upper hand, probably trying to ensure that jacob cannot go anywhere Removes all the striped, black, speckled and spotted livestock from his flocks Gives them to his sons Puts a 3 days journey between those and the flocks that Jacob is to tend Read Genesis 30 37-43 - 1:23:54 Jacob did some stuff Peeled sticks  Set the sticks in front of the flocks in the troughs They bred when the came to the trough, they bred in front of the sticks and Striped, speckled, and spotted came forth - (What!!!???) Jacob separated the lambs and set the faces to Laban’s black and striped flocks Jacob also identified the Stronger of the flock Lay the sticks for them to breed Would not do this for the feebler of the flock The feebler were Laban’s and the Stronger Jacob’s Jacob increased in wealth (increased greatly) - Sounds like Isaac Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

    1h 34m

  5. APR 22

    Genesis 29 - The Old Switcheroo!!!

    Season 5 Episode 6 – Genesis 29 : The Old Switcheroo!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 1:54 Meet Sheryl - 2:18 A’ight So Boom! - 4:22 Read Genesis 29 1-3 - 7:57 Jacob’s Journey - The land of the people of the East (East again) A well is seen - flocks watered out of this well Three flocks of sheep already there Large stone on the mouth of the well When all the flocks arrived Shepherds (plural) would roll away the stone Water the sheep Put the stone back when done Read Genesis 29 4-8 - 11:56 Jacob starts a conversation Where you from? - Haran Do you know Laban? - Yes How is he doing? - Well  Rachel mentioned - She is coming with the sheep Is Jacob mansplaining? Tells them what they should be doing with the sheep We learn that Jacob has some agricultural skills Read Genesis 2 9-14 - 23:05 Rachel steps on the scene - Walkout music? While still speaking with them (suddenness) Told she was with her father’s sheep She was a shepherdess  Jacob greets Rachel - weird? Kisses her Weeps Tells her who he is (guess it makes sense after this) Rachel’s response similar to Rebekah’s response Rant to Tell Laban Laban’s response is similar to his meeting of Abraham’s servant. Ran to meet him Invited him in Make a declaration - Surely you are a relative (Adam?) - identify Theft y’all? Stayed with him a month Read Genesis 29 15-20 - 32:57 A month has passed and Laban asks about wages - making it sound like he is not trying to take advantage of him Laban has two daughters we are introduced to them Contrast of the daughters just like the sons Leah described as having weak eyes Rachel described as beautiful in form and appearance Jacob loves Rachel, there is that word again, and will work 7 years for her Laban says this is better than anyone else in this area Stay with me Jacob served 7 years They seemed like a few days, because he had love for her (this is different) Read Genesis 29 21-25 - 50:12 Then - Seven years has passed Give me my wife We should be married I worked as we agreed on Laban puts together the marriage ceremony All the people of the place Made a feast But - Something is going on here that is not of the expectation Laban brought Leah to Jacob (not Rachel as agreed upon) Laban gave Zilpah to Leah for a servant Jacob does not know until the next morning What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve you Rachel? Whey then have you deceived me? Jacob got a taste of what he delivered to Esau (Hairy) Read Genesis 29 26-30 - 55:20 Laban is like - ‘It’s not me it’s you. This is how we do things, do not know how you all do things Laban uses the ‘Firstborn’ word Laban gives an alternative Complete another week (7 years) You can then marry Rachel Jacob completed another 7 years Another marriage festival(?) Laban gave his daughter Rachel  to Jacob Jacob gave his female servant to Rachel - Bilhah Jacob went into Rachel He loved Rachel more than  Leah Repeats the 7 years (Rachel given on the promise or after the completion) Read Genesis 29 31-35 - 59:48 The LORD ‘saw’ that Leah was hated - Actually treated her badly or that He just knows or both This causes the LORD to move He opened Leah’s womb He did not open Rachel’s womb Leah conceived and bore … Son 1 Reuben - The LORD has looked upon my affliction Now my husband will love me Son 2 Simeon - The LORD has heard that I am hated Son 3 Levi - This time my husband will be attached to me - 3 sons Son 4 Judah - This time I will praise the LORD Then she ceased bearing Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

    1h 9m

  6. APR 15

    Genesis 28 - Chutes and Ladders

    Season 5 Episode 5 – Genesis 28 : Chutes and Ladders!!Coming Up! - 0:00Intro - 1:52Meet Pastor Ron Again - 2:16A’ight So Boom! - 2:39Read Genesis 28 1-5 - 7:26Rebekah’s Plan WorkedIsaac Called Jacob?!Called him and blessed him, intended to and knew it was himYou must not take a wife from CanaanTold him where to go, who to look for and what to doGod Almighty (El Shaddai) Bless YouMake you a Company of PeoplesBlessing of Abraham (Take possession of the land)Isaac obeyed his fatherThis is not, however, a competing version of the blessing already granted (27:27–29); rather it expresses the patriarchal blessing in its historic terms (vv. 3–4; e.g., 16:10; 17:2, 6, 20; 22:17; 26:4, 24; 35:11; 48:4). K. A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27–50:26, vol. 1B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), 439.To Isaac’s credit, the blessing he gives to his son is the blessing of Abraham. Victor P. Hamilton, The Book of Genesis, Chapters 18–50, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995), 235.Read Genesis 28 6-9 - 44:29Esau Saw/Learned some thingsDid not want Jacob to do what he had doneThe Canaanite women did not please his parentsIn particular is fatherTried to rectify the situationStill not quite rightAt least in the family - but the rejected side of the familyRead Genesis 28 10-15 - 51:02Jacob has a Journey Ahead of Him (Beersheba to Haran)Looks like hundreds of milesHis travels take him to sundownJacob reaches ‘the place’ - identified with the definite article by the narratorESV notes the stone is ‘under his head’, this may also be ‘at his head’He has a dreamThis Dream is Crazy, In this Dream …Jacob sees a ladder(Behold) Reached from Earth to Heaven (Abode of God or stars)(Behold) Angels Ascending and Descending on it(Behold) The LORD stood above the ladder and spoke to Jacob (this means the Abode of God?Introduces himself - You will know who is speaking to youGives the Promise of Abraham to Jacob and his offspringThen gets personalI am with you wherever you goI will keep you wherever you goI will bring you back to this land (the land that I promised)If I said it will come to passRead Genesis 28 16-22 - 1:04:47Jacob wakes up with some RevelationsSurely (without a doubt) the LORD is in this place (align with His Omnipresence), I was unawareHow awesome is this place (think of all he saw and heard)Considers this the house of God and the gate of heavenBethel signified to Jacob the assurance of God’s superintendence and imminence. K. A. Mathews, Genesis 11:27–50:26, vol. 1B, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), 453.Setup a marker where he sleptThe significance of the pillar (stone with oil on it) - sanctified it for the location?Named the place where he sleptCalled it Betel (House of God)Narrator identifies the previous name as Luz A vow, is not the normal responseThe usual response is a question (Abraham) or obedienceDoes this tell us anything about Jacob?Contents of the vowIf (does not sound confident)God keeps me (be with me, keep me, bring me back in peace)Then (this is conditional)The LORD shall be my GodThe stone shall be God’s house (?)Will give a tenth of all you give meMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

    1h 30m

  7. APR 8

    Genesis 27 - Stolen Blessings

    Season 5 Episode 4 – Genesis 27:  Stolen Blessings!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 1:50 Meet Pastor Ron - 2:46 A’ight So Boom! - 4:27 Read Genesis 27 1-4 - 10:17  Some time has passed since we last saw Isaac When Isaac was Old His eyes dim (blind) Called his favorite son Esau (loved him for his food) Here I Am - same words that Isaac said to Abraham on Gen 22 Told Esau what he wanted to do - Bless Him Ready to appoint his successor I am old (announcement) I do not know how many days I have left (immediacy) Bring me a meal of the food that I love Bless you before I die Read Genesis 27 5-13 - 26:02 Rebekah Ear Hustling - Just Like Sarah Explains to Jacob what she heard She knows more than all the people in this passage Begins a plan with her knowledge You will take it to him Isaac will bless ‘my’ son Jacob’s response - ‘Hold On Now’ Dad is not stupid (compensates for lack of sight with other senses) Consequences if I am out Mom takes all the responsibility Let your curse be on me (any outcome or just if Isaac curse him) Go do what I told you Read Genesis 27 14-17 - 1:05:53 Let;s Do This! Jacob goes to get the Goats (went, took, brought) Rebekah prepares the meal Preparing for anything Let’s take his clothes (best clothes in the house) Let’s make Jacob hairy with goat fur (hands and neck)  The Puppet Master - abusing the knowledge she has Read Genesis 27 18-25 - 1:11:09 Jacob brings the food Isaac starts with the questions - Who are you? Jacob’s 1st lie - I am Esau Jacob’s 2nd lie - I did as you told me Isaac’s second questions - How did you get it so quickly Jacob’s 3rd lie - The LORD your God granted me success Isaac’s first test - I want to feel you The goat fur comes in handy Isaac notes the voice but overlooks it Isaac asks again who are you Jacob lies again - I Am Isaac eats and drinks  Proceeds to bless Jacob Genesis 27 26-29 - 1:20:35 One last Test - The Smell Test The smell of Esau leads into the blessing The smell of a field (smelled like outside?) The LORD has blessed The formal blessing Abundance - Dew of Heaven, fatness of the earth, plenty of grain and wine Stature/Honor - Peoples serve you, mother’s sons bow down to you National Implications - Blessings and Curses, you get what you give Read Genesis 27 30-33 - 1:31:05 The Immediacy Isaac was too late to catch Jacob and stop Jacob Jacob had scarcely left the room (can you imagine them crossing paths and Jacob seeing Isaac with the food, knowing what he had done, sinister) Esau did what was expected He is Esau He caught the game He cooked the food Isaac Visibly upset All the lies Whose food Who was it Who was blessed “Yes and he shall be blessed” A finality about it Can’t change it   Read Genesis 27 34-40 - 1:37:35 Esau’s reaction to the news of the blessing Exceedingly great and bitter cry Bless me, even me also - the same level of blessing as Jacob? Jacob can’t - He blessed the brother already Does not use Jacob’s name Nothing else to give - blessed with all the land and all the honor Esau blames Jacob - twice Jacob’s name fits him Tricked him twice (birthright and blessing) The Blessing covers all that he could positively bless his son with We get the meaning of the blessing Blessed with all that, what else is there Esau asks for any blessing Jacob manufactures an anti-blessing Away from the fatness of the earth shall your dwelling be Away from the dew of heaven on high You will have to fight for all you will have You shall serve your brother (the positive?) when you grow restless you shall break his yoke from your neck Read Genesis 27 40-46 - 1:48:20 Esau’s anger is kindled Mom to the rescue - she has the knowledge and hears everything Smoothes it over with Isaac Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

    1h 57m

  8. APR 1

    Genesis 26 - Deja Vu!!

    Season 5 Episode 3 – Genesis 26: Deja Vu! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 1:54 Meet Nere!! - 2:22 A’ight So Boom! - 4:03 Read Genesis 26 1-5 - 9:46 Another famine in the land (Previous one of note was during Abraham’s life) Familiar face and Familiar Place Gerar King Abimelech King of the Philistines The LORD told Isaac not to go to Egypt Dwell in the land that I shall tell you Blessing like his father? Sojourn in this land (Gerar) I will be with you I will bless you I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father I will multiply your offspring I will give your offspring all these lands In your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessed Because Abraham obeyed my voice Because Abraham kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws Read Genesis 26 6-11 - 25:23 Isaac settled in Gerar as the LORD said - Listened so a blessing Here we go again - My wife is my sister Men of the place asked, not the king Thinking the men of the place would kill him Rebekah was attractive in appearance They are found out After they had been there a long time (did anyone take Rebekah - nope) King Abimelech saw them through a window Isaac is laughing (fondling) Rebekah - Brothers and Sisters do not do this Abimelech called Isaac out Isaac called to task - Why call her your sister Isaac tells Abimelech why - Die because of her What is this you have done to us? - but nothing happened, because no one abducted her One of the people might lay with Rebekah (none did to this point) Would have brought guilt on us, back to Abraham and Abimelech Abimelech warned all the people, whoever touches this man or his wife will die Read Genesis 26 12-16 - 40:54 Isaac Worked the Land Sower and Reaped 100 fold in the same year (both show the blessing of the LORD) The LORD blessed him He became rich He gained more and more until he became very wealthy He had flocks, hears and many servants The Philistines were being grimey Filled the wells with earth Wells that Abraham dug Abimelech tells him to leave - you are much mightier than we (Treaty Done?) Read Genesis 26:17-22 - 47:18 Isaac settled in the Valley or Gerar (where is this in relation to Gerar) Isaac redug the wells of his father - Gave them the names his father gave them Dug some wells in the valley that were contested Esek - They contended with him Sitnah - They quarreled over it Dug the third well and no quarrel or fuss over it - called in Rehoboth For now the LORD has made room for us We shall be fruitful in the land Read Genesis 26 23-25 - 55:42 From the Valley of Gerar they go to Beersheba The LORD appeared to Isaac the night they moved Reminder of Who He (The LORD is) Told him to Fear Not Told him I am with you I will bless you I will multiply your offspring For Abraham sake Isaac builds and altar Isaac called upon the name of the LORD Pitched his tent there Dug a well Read Genesis 26 26-33 - 57:12 Abimelech meets Isaac - takes Ahuzzath and Phicol Isaac has questions, you hate me and sent me away from you They ‘plainly’ see that the LORD has been with you We want to make a pact between us Between You and Us Make a covenant with you You will do us no harm for in return to how we have not touched you, we sent you away in peace You are now blessed of the LORD (like they had something to do with the blessing?) Isaac showed hospitality - Made them a feast In the morning they exchanged oaths (the covenant) Note the reversal - Isaac sent them on their way Isaac’s servants dug another well and found water Isaac called it Shiba The city is Beersheba to this day (or that day) Read Genesis 26 34-35 - 1:10:07 Esau causing problems for everyone Took a wife - Judith a Hittite woman Took another wife - Basemath a Hittite woman They made life bitter for Isaac and rebekah Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

    1h 21m
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We believe that the Bible is the written word of God. However, there is an idea that scripture can be understood and applied based on who is reading it. With this podcast we want to dig deeper into Bible stories and understand what the Scriptures meant to the audience of that time and what it means to us now as XYZers. We say XYZers because the host of this podcast are Chris (Gen X), Moyo (Gen Y) and Jasmine (Gen Z). Each host is at a different place in their walk with Christ but all have a desire to grow closer to God by understanding the words He's already laid out for us.

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