Category Archives: Bible

JANUARY 11 Reading 11A PLACE TO SETTLEGenesis 33–36 “I will build an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and who has been with me wherever I have gone” (Gen. 35:3). At last Jacob returned not only to Canaan, but home. His 20 frustrating years with Laban were over, andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

JANUARY 10 Reading 10THE DECEIVER DECEIVEDGenesis 29–32 “Your father has cheated me by changing my wages ten times” (Gen. 31:7). Sometimes we must be put in the place of the cheated to realize why God calls us to live a truly godly life. OverviewJacob found his relatives, and married two sisters, Rachel and Leah (29:1–35).Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

JANUARY 9 Reading 9RUSHING AHEAD OF GODGenesis 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 what GodContinue 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 faith wasContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

JANUARY 7 Reading 7SPIRITUAL UPS AND DOWNSGenesis 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”