Dear families, In Genesis 24-25, we find the next step in God’s plan for Abraham: finding a wife for Isaac. The first verse reveals that God blessed Abraham in everything. Abraham had trusted in God, who had taken him from his native land and had sworn to provide for his every need. Now, he trustedContinue reading “A Wife for Isaac (Genesis 24–25)”
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Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22)
Dear families, In Genesis 22, we read how God tested Abraham and led him to place an awe-inspiring trust in the faithful God over all creation. Abraham revealed a faith in God which reflected the trustworthiness of His character and promises. In today’s story of Abraham and Isaac, we learn what it looks like toContinue reading “Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22)”
God’s Covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12; 15; 17)
Dear families, In today’s reading, we see how God kept and demonstrated His faithfulness to Abraham by establishing a covenant with him. The faithfulness of God is shown through Abraham’s family lineage as God’s promises were ultimately fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus––a descendant of Abraham. How did God establish His covenantContinue reading “God’s Covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12; 15; 17)”
Abram Followed God (Genesis 11–13)
Dear families, In today’s passage, we read how Abram began his journey of following God. He showed marvelous faith by believing the promises God made to him, and he walked in obedience to the command of God. God proved Himself faithful and used Abram to display the glories of His promises, which would one dayContinue reading “Abram Followed God (Genesis 11–13)”
Unit 1, Session 4
The Great Flood (Genesis 6–9) Dear families, Genesis 6 gives us an understanding of the growth of early civilization. After Adam and Eve were cast out of the garden of Eden, the sinful state of humanity spread as far and wide as their family trees. God saw that every inclination of the human heart wasContinue reading “Unit 1, Session 4”
Unit 1, Session 3
The First Family (Genesis 4) Dear families, Genesis 4 offers insight into the first family in history—showcasing the deathly reality of sin and merciful nature of God. Here, we read of Abel’s blood that was wrongfully shed, which cried out for condemnation. In contrast, however, the gospel speaks of a different firstborn Son whose bloodContinue reading “Unit 1, Session 3”
Unit 1, Session 2
Sin Entered the World (Genesis 2–3) Dear families, Genesis 2–3 recounts sin’s entrance into the world through Adam and Eve’s disobedience. From the earliest pages of the Old Testament, we are introduced to the gravity of sin and people’s need for redemption––a redemption promised by God through an offspring of Eve. A Rescuer would comeContinue reading “Unit 1, Session 2”
Unit 1, Session 1
God Created the World (Genesis 1–2) Dear families, In Genesis 1–2, we encounter one of Scripture’s most well-known passages: the creation story. This account is foundational to recognizing God as Creator and King over everything. Yet, as foundational as this account may be, faith is still a necessary component of understanding this biblical account andContinue reading “Unit 1, Session 1”
Unit 36, Session 3
We Will Be Part of the New Heaven and Earth (Revelation 21–22) Dear families, Revelation 21–22 mark the end of the New Testament and establish the promise of everlasting life for those in Christ. The culmination of every good gift of the Father, every promise He has given to His people, is found in HisContinue reading “Unit 36, Session 3”
Unit 35, Session 6
We Are Here to Make Much of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4–5) Dear families, First Thessalonians 4–5 serves as an encouraging, insightful, and convicting portion of the letters penned by Paul. As evidenced by the compassionate, heartfelt words he shared, the apostle loved his brothers and sisters who belonged to the church in Thessalonica. Because ofContinue reading “Unit 35, Session 6”
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