Best Thy Stong Word Podcasts (2025)

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2 Corinthians 11:1-15: False Apostles and True Jealousy 57:40

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Paul continues his defense, not to protect his reputation, but to guard the Corinthians and the purity of the Gospel. With sharp irony and deep pastoral concern, he exposes the deceit of false apostles who disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. His so-called "foolish" boasting is really a faithful plea to keep the church from being led a…

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2 Corinthians 10: Paul Addresses the Accusations 56:41

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The tone of the Apostle’s letter shifts in chapter 10. After a great deal of warm encouragement and generous appeal, Paul turns to confront the critics who have been undermining his authority and distorting his message. He writes with the sharp edge of apostolic boldness but remains anchored in the meekness and gentleness of Christ. This isn’t a pe…

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2 Corinthians 9: God Loves a Cheerful Giver 54:07

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St. Paul's heartfelt appeal for generosity to support the saints in Jerusalem is far from a high-pressure fundraising pitch. Instead, the Apostle paints a vivid picture of gospel-driven generosity, emphasizing joy, freedom, and abundance rooted in God's overflowing grace. In this episode, discover how cheerful giving is intertwined with confidence …

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2 Corinthians 8: Poor, Yet Eager to Give 55:54

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Have you ever felt that tug-of-war between wanting to be generous and wanting to feel secure? It’s tough when you want to give but worry about not having enough for yourself. In 2 Corinthians 8, the Apostle Paul shares an incredible example from the Macedonian churches. Even though they were experiencing hardship, they were full of joy and eager to…

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2 Corinthians 7: Godly Grief 55:59

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Have you ever had to say something difficult to someone you love and spent sleepless nights worrying if it damaged your relationship? St. Paul understands that feeling. After expressing concern that his previous letter might have hurt the Corinthians, St. Paul now rejoices—not because they were saddened, but because their sorrow led to true repenta…

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2 Corinthians 6: Don’t Waste the Gift of Grace 56:54

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The Apostle pleads with the Corinthians, and with us, not to receive the grace of God in vain. That is, not to treat it casually, not to compartmentalize it, and not to keep Jesus at arm’s length when He’s called us to new life. As an Apostle, Paul shares the cost of faithful ministry—beatings, imprisonments, sleepless nights—and yet he opens his h…

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2 Corinthians 5: Believing is Seeing 56:57

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What kind of courage does it take to face death with confidence? In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul pulls back the curtain on eternity. This earthly tent will one day be torn down, but a better dwelling awaits. While we groan now, we walk by faith, not by sight. And in the meantime, we’re not aimless—we're ambassadors, driven by Christ's love, called to the …

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2 Corinthians 4: Jars of Clay 54:55

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What kind of vessel carries the Gospel? Not gold, not crystal, not anything the world would admire. Paul says it's clay: fragile and weak. That’s what ministry looks like. That’s what the Christian life looks like. In this chapter, we hear that God has placed His priceless treasure—the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus…

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2 Corinthians 3: Living Letters 55:05

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Have you ever thought about what your life says to others? Whether we realize it or not, our actions, words, and attitudes communicate something to those around us. In fact, each of us is like a living letter: telling a story through how we live. But whose story are we telling? This episode unpacks where the Apostle Paul describes believers as 'let…

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2 Corinthians 2:5-17: Public Sin, Public Forgiveness 55:25

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The goal of church discipline is reconciliation, not punishment. It isn’t complete until forgiveness is given. In this chapter, Paul urges the Corinthians to restore a repentant sinner, reminding them that Satan doesn’t just tempt us to sin, he tempts us to withhold grace. The Apostle urges them not to be victims to the schemes of Satan, but throug…

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2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4: Is Paul a Flip-Flopper? 56:25

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What happens when your motives are put under a microscope and people assume the worst? That’s where Paul finds himself in this passage. Some in Corinth are questioning Paul’s honesty and even his faithfulness to Christ; was it all because he changed his travel plans? Paul responds with open-hearted honesty, explaining the real reason for his decisi…

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2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Second Helping of Grace 56:04

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Paul begins this letter to the Christians of Corinth by blessing God, calling Him the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. Despite his praise of God, Paul’s journey has not been easy. He writes after enduring intense suffering, likely in Asia, where he says he was burdened beyond strength and felt certain he was going to die. This experien…

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NEW SERIES: Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 0:30

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What does it mean to follow Christ in weakness? What does true ministry look like in the face of criticism, suffering, and spiritual warfare? And how can the Church hold fast to the Gospel when pressured by the world—and even by false teachers within? On Thy Strong Word, we walk verse by verse through, arguably, the apostle Paul’s most personal, em…

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Free-Text First Friday: Headlines—Patriotism 56:03

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This special Independence Day edition of Headlines features multiple rounds of patriotism-themed headlines, with two fabricated by the host and one real headline. The guest’s challenge is to identify the real headline, which serves as a springboard for a deeper theological discussion. This episode explores the limits of patriotism and what it means…

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Genesis 50:15-26: What You Meant for Evil 57:52

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With Jacob dead, the brothers fear Joseph's revenge. They even fabricate a message from their father, begging Joseph's forgiveness. But Joseph weeps at their words and speaks one of Scripture's most profound theological statements: "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept a…

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Genesis 49:29-50:14: Patriarch's Pilgrimage 58:23

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With his final breath, Jacob commands his sons to bury him in the cave of Machpelah with Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, and Leah. This last request reveals where his heart truly lies—not in the prosperity of Egypt but in the promises of God. Joseph honors his father with a royal Egyptian funeral: forty days of embalming, seventy days of mourning, …

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Genesis 49:1-28: The Lion of Judah 57:46

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Jacob gathers his twelve sons for his final prophetic blessing—though for some, it sounds more like judgment. Reuben loses his preeminence, Simeon and Levi are scattered for their violence. But when Jacob reaches Judah, the prophecy soars: "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to …

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Genesis 48: The Blessing Crossed 56:38

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Joseph brings his sons to the dying Jacob for a blessing, carefully positioning Manasseh, the firstborn, at Jacob's right hand. But Jacob crosses his hands, placing his right hand on younger Ephraim's head. When Joseph tries to correct this apparent mistake, Jacob refuses: "I know, my son, I know." This deliberate reversal echoes throughout Genesis…

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Genesis 47:13-31: Wisdom During Want 58:48

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The famine intensifies until all Egypt and Canaan have no money left. Joseph implements a systematic plan: first accepting money, then livestock, then land, and finally the people themselves in exchange for grain. Some see harshness here, but Joseph saves countless lives while securing Egypt's future prosperity. As Jacob nears death, he makes Josep…

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Genesis 46:28-47:12: Shepherds in Goshen 56:29

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Judah goes ahead to prepare the way, and Joseph meets his father in Goshen. The reunion is deeply emotional—Joseph weeps on his father's neck "a good while," and Jacob declares he can now die in peace. Joseph wisely prepares his brothers for their audience with Pharaoh, instructing them to identify as shepherds, knowing this will secure them land i…

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Genesis 46:1-27: Israel Goes Down to Egypt 54:39

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Jacob sets out for Egypt but pauses at Beersheba, on the very edge of the Promised Land, to sacrifice, worship, and seek assurance from YHWH as he heads out of Canaan into Egypt. There, God speaks to him in visions of the night: "Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation." With divine reassurance of his cov…

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Genesis 45: "I Am Joseph!" 55:48

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Unable to control himself any longer, Joseph sends out every Egyptian and reveals himself to his brothers. "I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?" Terror grips them—the brother they sold into slavery now holds their lives in his hands. But instead of vengeance, Joseph offers theological perspective: "Do not be distressed or angry with yourselves b…

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Genesis 44: Joseph’s Final Test 55:01

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Joseph orchestrates one last test. He has his silver cup planted in Benjamin's sack and sends his servant to “discover” it as the brothers depart. They rend their garments when the cup is discovered, and they are hauled back to Egypt. Would they abandon Benjamin as they once abandoned him? That’s part of the test. But something has changed. Judah, …

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Genesis 43: Back into Egypt 56:49

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The grain is gone, but Jacob refuses to send Benjamin to Egypt despite Judah's guarantee of his safety. Only when starvation looms does Jacob relent, sending his sons with double money and gifts, praying that God Almighty will grant them mercy. When Joseph sees Benjamin, he's overcome with emotion and must leave to weep in private. The brothers are…

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Genesis 42: Joseph to His Brothers: “You Are Spies!” 53:54

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The famine reaches Canaan, and Jacob sends ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain. Well, everyone except Benjamin, whom he fears might be harmed as he believed Joseph had been. When the brothers bow before Egypt's governor, they unknowingly fulfill Joseph's dreams from decades earlier. But Joseph, now unrecognizable in Egyptian royal robes and speak…

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Genesis 41:37-57: Joseph, Lord of the Harvest 54:59

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Pharaoh recognizes something extraordinary in Joseph: "Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?" In a stunning reversal, the Hebrew slave becomes second only to Pharaoh himself. Given an Egyptian name, an Egyptian wife, and the very signet ring of Pharaoh, Joseph begins the monumental task of preparing for the coming famine. Durin…

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Genesis 41:1-36: Pharaoh’s Disturbing Dream Defies Domestic Divination—Demands Divine Deconstruction 55:38

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Two full years have passed. Joseph remains in prison, forgotten by the cupbearer whose dream he interpreted. But God's timing is perfect. Then, the most powerful ruler on the planet is disturbed twice by strange dreams. When Pharaoh's dreams baffle all of Egypt's wise men, the cupbearer finally remembers Joseph! Joseph is hastily brought from the d…

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Genesis 40: Dungeons, Dreams, and Decapitations 56:24

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Likely feeling alone and forgotten in an Egyptian prison, two dreams will change Joseph’s life forever. However, they’re not his dreams, but those of two imprisoned officials of Pharoah. We witness how God works even through bitter disappointment and suffering to accomplish His kingdom purposes. Joseph’s trials remind us that waiting on the Lord’s …

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Genesis 39: “The LORD was with Joseph” 57:23

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Joseph's life in Egypt begins in forced servitude, yet even in a foreign land and in the house of Potiphar, an Egyptian official, something extraordinary happens: “The Lord was with Joseph.” His integrity, skill, and God-given favor cause him to rise, and things are going well until temptation strikes. Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce him, and when …

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Genesis 38: Judah and Tamar: None are Righteous 54:32

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Just when the spotlight turns to Joseph’s trials in Egypt, Genesis 38 takes a shocking detour into scandal, sin, and surprising grace. Judah, the ancestor of Christ, falls into deception, sexual sin, and hypocrisy. Tamar, also caught up in deception, leads us to question if perceived injustice is an excuse for her sinful behavior. This chapter teac…

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Genesis 37: “I Have a Dream!...” 55:56

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“...that one day you will bow to me!” Joseph told his brothers. They were not amused. Genesis 37 is a tale of jealousy and envy, dreams and deception, and ultimately betrayal. Joseph, the favored son, shares dreams of greatness. These dreams were revelations from God, but coming from a haughty teenager, they seemed to be nothing more than arrogance…

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Genesis 36: The Lineage of Esau (Edom) 57:02

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At first glance, Genesis 36 might seem like just a long and intimidating list of unfamiliar names: Esau’s wives, sons, tribal chiefs, and kings. But hidden within these seemingly "dry" genealogies is a vibrant testimony of God's surprising grace and sovereign care for all people. The Holy Spirit illustrates for us how even Esau's descendants—those …

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Genesis 35: Deja Vu at Bethel: When God Repeats Himself 56:30

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After the tragic events surrounding the assault of Dinah and the violent retaliation that followed, Jacob’s life is once again turned upside down. In mercy and patience, God repeats His command for Jacob to go to Bethel, not just to visit, but to dwell there and build an altar. In obedience and perhaps an increase in faith and trust, Jacob purges h…

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Genesis 34: The Defiling of Dinah 57:39

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When Jacob's daughter Dinah ventures into the city, what begins as a simple visit becomes a catalyst for one of the Bible's most shocking tales of deception and revenge. Her brothers' response will leave an entire city paying the ultimate price—but was their brutal justice righteous protection or inexcusable violence? Ancient questions about justic…

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Genesis 33: The Surprising Face of Grace 56:02

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Twenty years ago, Jacob fled for his life from a brother who vowed to kill him. Now, as 400 armed men approach with Esau at their head, Jacob prepares for the worst - arranging his family for maximum survival, bowing seven times in desperate humility. But what happens next will take your breath away, as human forgiveness becomes a stunning picture …

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Genesis 32: Smackdown at the Jabbok! 56:55

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Jacob is no longer running from Laban, but he’s not yet safe. The road ahead leads straight to Esau, the brother he betrayed, the man he hasn’t seen in twenty years. As he prepares for the encounter, Jacob divides his camp, sends gifts ahead, and prays like a man caught between two dangers. But this night will hold more than fear. Before the sun ri…

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Genesis 31:21-55: Your God as My Witness! 57:26

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Jacob escapes with his family, crossing into Gilead while Laban gives chase. When he catches up, accusations fly, but Laban fails to prove that anyone in Jacob’s camp stole his household gods. With no evidence and mounting tension, the two men draw a line in the sand—literally—by forging a covenant of peace. This treaty, sealed with a meal and an o…

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Genesis 31:1-21: Night Escapes, Stolen Gods, and Hot Pursuit 56:15

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After twenty years of toil, manipulation, and double-dealing, Jacob has had enough and is ready to go home. God himself appears to him and gives him assurance that the time has come. But leaving Laban isn’t as simple as packing a few bags. There are flocks to tend to, his wives and children to protect, and his desire to escape without any further t…

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Genesis 30: Baby Battle: Rachel and Leah 55:19

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This chapter unfolds like a domestic battlefield. The Holy Spirit makes us witnesses of envy, rivalry, superstition, and even more deceptive schemes within the Patriarch Jacob’s household. Rachel and Leah are locked in competition for children; they even barter mandrakes and offer up their maidservants in an effort to prevail as the most honored wi…

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Genesis 29: Jacob Really Loves One of His Wives 56:08

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A journey of a thousand miles, they say, begins with a single step, but what about the journey to find a wife, to build a future, to fulfill a promise spoken by God Himself? Jacob has fled the wrath of his brother, carried only by the weight of a blessing and the memory of a divine dream. Now, dusty and alone, he approaches a large well, not knowin…

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Genesis 28: Jacob’s Ziggurat 58:05

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Jacob is on the run. From Esau’s fury, but also from the consequences of deceit and dysfunction. He is charged by Isaac to find a wife and preserve the covenant line. Although Jacob leaves behind the land of promise, he is accompanied by the God of promise. He stops for the night with nothing but a stone for a pillow. In the middle of nowhere, heav…

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Genesis 27:30–46 – The Tears of Esau 58:30

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Moments after Jacob secures the blessing, Esau returns to discover the irreversible loss. Isaac trembles, Esau weeps, and the bitter consequences of deception shake the household. Rebekah fears for Jacob’s life and sends him away to protect him from Esau’s vengeance. Despite the heartache and broken trust, God remains at work, guiding His covenant …

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Genesis 27:1–29 – The Voice of Jacob 56:38

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Isaac, old and blind, prepares to bless Esau, but Rebekah intervenes with a plan to secure the blessing for Jacob. Through disguise and bold deception, Jacob receives the blessing meant for his brother. Though the means are questionable, God’s sovereign purpose stands. This chapter reveals the messiness of family and the mystery of grace that works…

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Genesis 26:1–35 – Like Father, Like Son 54:52

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Isaac walks the same ground as Abraham, facing famine, fear, and foreign rulers. God confirms the promise given to Abraham, yet Isaac repeats old sins by misleading others about his wife. Still, the Lord blesses him abundantly. Tensions rise with Abimelech, but a treaty and an altar bring resolution. This chapter reminds us that God’s faithfulness …

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Genesis 25:1-34 - Instant Gratification; Eternal Regret 54:09

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As Abraham's story concludes, the spotlight turns to Isaac and his twin sons. From the womb, Jacob and Esau struggle, a foreshadowing of the tension between their descendants. Esau, driven by hunger, trades his birthright for a simple bowl of stew. This startling moment exposes the danger of despising what is holy, and reminds us that God often cho…

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Genesis 24:34–67 – Rebekah Meets Her Husband 55:57

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The servant tells his story, giving glory to God for guiding him straight to Rebekah. Her family consents, and she boldly agrees to leave everything behind for the sake of Isaac and the promise. In a quiet and touching scene, she meets her husband and becomes his comfort after the loss of his mother. In this union, God’s covenant continues forward …

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Genesis 24:1–33 – The Wellspring of Providence 55:52

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Abraham, nearing the end of his life, entrusts his servant with a sacred mission: find a wife for Isaac from his homeland. The servant prays for guidance, and before he finishes speaking, Rebekah appears. Her kindness and hospitality reveal God’s answer. This moment at the well is not coincidence, but divine provision, reminding us that God is alwa…

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Genesis 23: A Burial Place for Sarah 55:45

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Sarah, the beloved wife of Abraham and matriarch of the covenant, dies at 127 years old. In Genesis 23, Abraham mourns and honors her life—not by returning to Mesopotamia, but by purchasing a burial site in the land of Canaan. His negotiation with the Hittites and acquisition of the cave of Machpelah marks more than a family burial—it’s a faithful …

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Genesis 22: God Will Provide the Lamb 57:15

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The long-awaited birth of Isaac, the promised son, has brought joyful laughter into the hearts of Sarah and Abraham, as God keeps his promises and reaffirms the covenant. Just when everything seemed to be falling into place, Abraham hears a gut-wrenching command from God: “Sacrifice your son!” The son he waited a century for. The child of promise. …