Genesis is filled with such foreshadowing, and our aim in this exploration is to illuminate these shadows, to see Jesus in the patterns, the prophecies, and the personalities of Genesis. We will come to understand that the story of Jesus did not begin with His birth in Bethlehem but with the very dawn of creation itself. Christ is present in Genesis, not in physical form, but in the promise of redemption that is woven into the fabric of its narratives.

Do you ever feel like the world is shaking and crumbling around you? I do! It’s not a great feeling. God uses that emotional upheaval to stir our hearts and unstop our ears to His voice. When His voice becomes clear in our ears, He will reveal to us those eternal things that matter and help us let go of the temporal stuff of Earth.

Every day I listen to the Chapter A Day Audio Bible as part of my morning devotions. Currently, the host, Pastor John Stange, is reading through Psalms. As I listened, I realized there were several words that recurred throughout these songs and poems. So, I thought I would put together a Top 20 list of repeated words in Psalms and give you the definitions. As you read the Psalms, refer back to this blog and use it to enhance your study.

Three times the audience of Hebrews is told, “…you have come.” Israel could not come to Mt. Sinai even after days of consecration and abstinence. But this group of Hebrew Christians is set free to approach God in faith. To joyfully come into God’s presence with the angels, the church, and all believers. They are free because God has judged their sin through the mediation of the Son, making them righteous and perfect.

Our pursuit of peace with God, self, and others should be constant and ongoing. But there are hindrances that, if not dealt with, will create roadblocks to discovering and living in God’s peace.

Comparison and contrast play an important role in biblical interpretation because they help readers to understand the nuances of the text. By comparing and contrasting different passages, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the themes and ideas presented in the Bible.