Genesis 20-21
In verse 12 we learn that Abraham was Sarah's brother, they had the same father!
"The Lord was gracious to Sarah...and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised." God is faithful to fulfill His promises!!!
Abraham was 100 years old when his son was born!
Hagar and her son were sent off into the desert. As their water ran out in the desert and all looked grim, they started sobbing. :( "God heard the boy crying". He took care of them, told her not to be afraid and gave them a well to drink.
Sometimes the sins we commit effect other people. Abraham did not wait for the Lord to fulfill his promise by giving him a son through Sarah. Instead, he had a son with Hagar and Hagar and Ishmael suffered for Abraham's sin. We have to be careful of the choices we make and how they effect others.
Matthew 10-
Jesus told the disciples to preach the message "The kingdom of heaven is near." This is still a true statement today! We don't know when his return will be, but He's coming!
I like how Jesus gives this visual for us, that if we're un-accepted, shake the dust off your feet when you leave.
We've been sent out like sheep among wolves. Be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves. "All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved." vs 22
Vs 20 Jesus says when the disciples are arrested that the Spirit of the Father will speak through them.
"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." vs 28
God knows the # of hairs on our head and we're worth more than sparrows to Him :)
Vs. 37 reminds us again not to put anyone or anything above the Lord!
I think Matthew is becoming my favorite book of the Bible!
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