I thought it'd be better to have an adventure on our basic Faith before an adventure with the land- be it native or the promised land. (2001)
If I were rich, I'd have the time that I lack
To sit in the synagogue and pray.
And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall.
And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, several hours every day.
That would be the sweetest thing of all.
(-If I Were A Rich Man, 1964 musical)
From Genesis to Revelation.
From creation to salvation promise
Session 4 (quoted from TBT pp29)
As the world became populated, the descendants of Adam and Eve continued to make choices similar to the one that precipitated their fall from grace. Over time, two types of civilizations few up: some people, like Enoch and Noah, called on God's name and worshipped him; others were more like Cain--violent and wicked, choosing self over God.
Genesis 11 - 12 shows the preparation of a nation promised by God to Abram.
Personal. My views of the Jews or Israelites were they are the chosen people. They are I think. But not only them but those who in spirit Israel-like faith to the one and only God. And for Catholics believing in the trinity - God the Father, the Son and the Spirit.
Man by nature is sinful. From my thoughts, eye sight, heart and to actions. Indeed Paul is right "gusto kong bumait pero di ko magawa" ( those right things I want to do I do not do. Instead I do what's wrong. I'm doomed without Christ. )
Every time is an opportunity of both angels and the fallen the good and the bad in my mind my heart and my soul.
The battle of the mind ( by a writer) starts it. Then decisions are made - going right or going left. Then actions based on the mind and what was decided and then retaining inside my heart.
Genesis 12. Calling Abram to leave everything and travel to a new place where he will make of him a nation, a new kind of civilization that will CALL on God's name. And walk with God.
Abram->struggle with childlessness->ultimate test of giving his son up -> to the making of the nation of God.
God's Promise to Abram
Three-fold promise to Abram
1. Land Promise- fulfilled in Mose
2. Kingdom Promise - fulfilled in David
3. Promise of Worldwide Blessing - fulfilled in Jesus
God's covenant to Abraham
As always, pray before you read.
Reference : The Bible Timeline | The Story of Salvation v2.0 J.Cavins. T. Gray & S.Christmyer. Ascension Press with Noah's Ark Creations SG (c)2004, 2011.
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