Monthly Archives: December 2012

“And the angel of the Lord said unto her, I will multiply thy seed exceedingly, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.  And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for … Continue reading →

“These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found…” (Ezra 2:62a). My personal Bible reading for today came from 1 Chronicles 1-4. Nothing like page after page of begats at five in the … Continue reading →

 “The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it’s well presented”  (Proverbs 16:21 NLT). I’m in the process of learning a new language.  No, I’ve no plans for travel in the near future, no missions trips … Continue reading →

“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:  And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;  Knowing that … Continue reading →

“And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.  And Bilhah conceived and  bare Jacob a son”  (Genesis 30:4-5). “When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave … Continue reading →

“And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael” (Genesis 16:15). Hagar, the Egyptian slave had become a secondary wife to Abram. Sarai had been barren and in her impatience, used a surrogate to … Continue reading →

“And he said, Hagar, Sarai’s maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai. And the angel of the Lord said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and … Continue reading →