Tag: abraham
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Sons of Abraham’s Family – Saul’s Conclusion in the Synagogue
Proselytes, Sojourners and Jewish visitors Who are we preaching to? (Paul knew.) Everyone, of course; but mostly to proselytes, the faithful souls seeking God. Keep in mind that Joseph of Cypress (Barnabas) and Saul of Tarsus (Paulos to his Greek friends) are visiting Jews to the synagogues of Antioch Pisidia and Jewish towns and cities…
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By faith, Abraham –4 – Prince of a Promise
“Before Abraham was, I AM” As you follow the journey of Sheik Abram from Ur to Haran through Canaan to Egypt and back to the land of the Lord’s promise we see Abraham’s enduring faith in the LORD. Moses records it, the writer of Hebrews references it and the Lord Jesus speaks of a father…
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By faith, Abraham –3- Haran halfway from home
Haran, halfway to the Promised Land from Ur Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot. Genesis 27:11 KJV Some born in the 20th century to a generation of the 80’s may recognize a love song about 500 miles. Or if you were born to an…
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By faith, Abraham – 2- Sheik
Abram, Sheik of Ur – Blessed by God My original posts from this series reveal why we can call Abram a Sheik. Our focus, however, is why the Messiah Jesus responds to claims of religious or cultural traditions of Abraham and Moses. “We are offspring of Abraham.” In effect Jesus tells us, ‘Yes, the Jews…
