Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: 3 Generations, 1 Unbroken Covenant

Greetings, friends! There are some interesting things about the Abrahamic Covenant, and I never cease to be amazed when I study God's Word and find assurances of His faithfulness. You are probably familiar with this passage from Genesis 12:1-3 in which God first makes known His promises to Abraham! 12 Now the Lord had said …

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The Meaning of “Israel” Unveiled in Hebrew

Most never give meanings of Hebrew words a second thought. Yet, words often have deep meaning in Hebrew. The word "Israel" is an example. Check it out: What Does Israel Mean? Indeed, when God changed Jacob's name to Israel, He made a distinct contrast between His righteousness ("straightness") and Jacob's crookedness. In doing so, He …

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What Does “Israel” Mean?

Everything God does has purpose, and names in Hebrew always mean something. So, have you ever thought about the name "Israel?" To be sure, God was very intentional when He chose that name! There are slightly different interpretations of the etymology of the name "Israel," but all provide a different insight. One thing is crystal …

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7 Reasons Why the Church Will Not Go Through the Tribulation (Part 1)

Wow, I am really enjoying digging into God's Word in our study of 1 Thessalonians, and I hope you are, too. Thank you for joining me on this journey! The last two lessons (Rapture: The Hope of His Coming and Meeting the Lord in the Air) were especially exciting, as we got into the rapture …

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