1. "On the mountain of the LORD, it will be provided." Climax of Abraham's faith! "God will provide"! God did not save angels, but He will save Abraham's descendents. (Hebrews) Because Abraham is the father of the faith. Abraham was a human who made mistakes just like us, yet the LORD blessed the nations through him. I love Rembrandt's painting very much!
2. Bear fruits, or be cut off otherwise. Strong and straightforward information.
3. There is no doubt that the bible, God's word, is the shelter in storms of life.
4. Follow the steps of a good man -- it is very true to find a role model and follow his steps to become a true follower. The good man is hard to find, believe it or not. :)) But I found one.
Genesis 20-22:
1. I remembered this is the third time to mention Abraham told a lie on his marital status – Why?
2. Touched deeply by Abraham's faith and his final exam. The power of the faith is unbelievable!
Matthew 7
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1.“one good way to identify someone is by the type of fruit they produce - actions they demonstrate or lives they lead. And while it may sometimes be easier to identify other people's fruit... “
2.It is an important verse for us to meditate upon in our own lives: "Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse, because it is built on rock."
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Don't quite understand why Abraham told the same lies twice. But also amazed again by his faith to God by sacrificing his only son.
To read the Bible or go to church often doesn't make a good Christian. We have to DO the will of God, follow his words. I would like to bear good fruits and build up my house on the rock.
"He will judge the world in righteousness;he will govern the peoples with justice".
"Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you."