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“Wasn’t it enough that you stole my husband?”

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Wasn’t it enough that you stole my husband?”  Verse(s) considered: Genesis 30:14-24 (14) One day during the wheat harvest, Reuben found some mandrakes growing in a field and brought them to his mother, Leah. Rachel begged … Continue reading →

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“Give me children, or I’ll die!”

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Give me children, or I’ll die!”  Verse(s) considered: Genesis 30:1-13 (1) When Rachel saw that she wasn’t having any children for Jacob, she became jealous of her sister. She pleaded with Jacob, “Give me children, or … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 30, 2019 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “That is the way it will be at the end of the world.” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 13:47-50 (47) “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught … Continue reading →

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“Now, my son, listen to me. Do exactly as I tell you.”

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Now, my son, listen to me. Do exactly as I tell you.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 27:1-9 (1)  One day when Isaac was old and turning blind, he called for Esau, his older son, and said, “My … Continue reading →

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“But Esau’s wives made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah.”

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “But Esau’s wives made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 26:26-35 (26)  One day King Abimelech came from Gerar with his adviser, Ahuzzath, and also Phicol, his army commander. (27)  “Why have you … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 17, 2017 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Yes, Father, it pleased You to do it this way!” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 11:25-30 (25)  At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank You for hiding these things from … Continue reading →

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“There they lived in open hostility toward all their relatives.”

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “There they lived in open hostility toward all their relatives.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 25:11-18 (11)  After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who settled near Beer-lahai-roi in the Negev. (12)  This is the account of … Continue reading →

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“… he died at a ripe old age, having lived a long and satisfying life.”

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “… he died at a ripe old age, having lived a long and satisfying life.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 25:1-10 (1)  Abraham married another wife, whose name was Keturah. (2)  She gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, … Continue reading →

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“Is anything too hard for the LORD?”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 18:9-15 (9)  “Where is Sarah, your wife?” the visitors asked. “She’s inside the tent,” Abraham replied. (10)  Then one of them said, “I will return to … Continue reading →

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