“[D]o nothing out of favoritism” (5:21). Remember Joseph and his eleven brothers? I guess Jacob just couldn’t help himself. Well, he had learned from the best: his mother, who…
Each time I read this account, I am stunned by each line. Scripture tells us this is about God testing Abraham (22:1). We know it all works out. Abraham does…
Near the end of Isaiah, God says, “so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for…