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JANUARY 9 Reading 9 RUSHING AHEAD OF GOD Genesis 25:19–28:22 “Look, I am about to die. . . . What good is the birthright to me?” (Gen. 25:32)Unlike his twin Esau, Jacob placed a high value on God’s covenant promise. But Jacob showed little spiritual sensitivity as he schemed and lied unnecessarily to obtain whatContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JANUARY 8 Reading 8 “HERE I AM” Genesis 22:1–25:18 “Because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you” (Gen. 22:16–17).Abraham’s faith was demonstrated when he left Ur, and when at an advanced age he believed God’s promise of a son. The depth of Abraham’s faithContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JANUARY 7 Reading 7 SPIRITUAL UPS AND DOWNS Genesis 18–21“May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more” (Gen. 18:32).Abraham hesitated to pray for any righteous persons in wicked Sodom, concerned that God would be angry. Yet shortly after, Abraham again lied about his relationship with Sarah. Like Abraham, we sometimesContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JANUARY 6 Reading 6 KNOW FOR A CERTAINTY Genesis 15–17“Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward” (Gen. 15:1).Faith is far more than mere hope that something unlikely may happen. It is a deep, internal certainty, rooted in our trust of what God has said. We return to the lifeContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

JANUARY 5 Reading 5 LEAVING FOR CANAAN Genesis 12–14 “So Abram left, as the Lord had told him” (Gen. 12:4).The focus in Genesis now shifts from the race as a whole to a single man, Abram. The rest of the Old Testament is about Abram and his descendants. Abram is both a historical figure andContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”