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07/19/2025

🕊️ Biblical Discernment Guide
Spotting Crafty & Cunning Behavior According to Scripture
📖 What Does the Bible Say About Craftiness?
"Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves."
— Luke 10:3

"By good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple."
— Romans 16:18

"Did God really say...?"
— Genesis 3:1

🔍 How to Recognize a Crafty or Cunning Person:
Trait Biblical Clue What to Look For
Flattery & Smooth Speech Romans 16:18 Excessive compliments or praise to win favor.
Twisting Truth Genesis 3:1 They alter or question clear truth in subtle ways.
Spiritual Manipulation 2 Corinthians 11:14 Use religious talk to guilt, control, or impress.
Avoiding Accountability Proverbs 26:24–26 Deflects hard questions or shifts blame.
Outward Goodness, Inward Deceit 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 Good image, but causes confusion or fear.

🧠 Biblical Discernment Checklist
Ask these questions:

✅ Is this person’s message fully aligned with Scripture (not just parts of it)?
✅ Does their influence lead others closer to Christ, not themselves?
✅ Do they bear the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22–23), or create confusion and pride?
✅ Are they willing to be corrected or held accountable?
✅ Do their actions match their words?
✅ Does your spirit feel uneasy even if the surface looks good?

🪞 Examples of the Crafty in Scripture
The Serpent (Genesis 3) – questioned God's truth to plant doubt.

False Teachers (Romans 16:17–18) – used smooth words to mislead.

Wolves Among the Flock (Acts 20:29) – entered the church with subtle destruction.

Satan Masquerading as Light (2 Cor. 11:14) – looked holy but led astray.

🙏 Prayer for Discernment
Lord, sharpen my spiritual eyes. Help me walk in wisdom and humility, and recognize deception without becoming fearful. May Your Word anchor me and Your Spirit lead me. Teach me to be wise as a serpent, and innocent as a dove. In Jesus' name, amen.

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07/19/2025

Coffee and Reflection
Title: "Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves"
Theme: Walking wisely and purely in a corrupt world
Key Verse: “Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.” – Luke 10:3

📖 Devotional
The Bible consistently warns us that the world is full of deception. From the serpent in Eden to wolves among the early Church, danger has always lurked where innocence and obedience reside. Jesus does not hide this truth — "Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves." (Luke 10:3). And yet, we are not left defenseless.

Paul urges us in Romans 16:19 to be “wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.” This is not a call to ignorance, but a call to discernment. Wisdom, in Scripture, is never cynical; it's grounded in reverence for God (Proverbs 1:7) and lived out through conduct marked by humility and good works (James 3:13).

The serpent was subtle — crafty in twisting truth (Genesis 3:1). This same cunning spirit works through persuasive voices even today, as Paul says in Romans 16:18, that “by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.” The danger is not always loud or violent — often, it is quiet, clever, and religious-sounding.

So how do we respond? Not by matching cunning with cunning, but with a godly simplicity (2 Corinthians 1:12), a purity that doesn’t make us naive, but guarded. We walk wisely — alert to danger (Proverbs 27:12), careful in how we speak (Colossians 4:5), and watchful in how we live (Ephesians 5:15). But we also remain innocent — not filling our minds with the patterns of this crooked generation (Philippians 2:15), but shining as lights within it.

True maturity in Christ isn’t about knowing the depths of evil; it’s about being deeply rooted in what is good, firm in hope, and wise in love.

🪞Reflection Questions
How do I balance being wise without becoming cynical or fearful?

Are there areas in my life where I’ve become too “simple” and need discernment?

How can I live in such a way that even slanderers are silenced by the fruit of my life (1 Peter 2:12)?

What voices (online, relational, spiritual) might be “wolves in sheep’s clothing” subtly twisting truth in my life?

Am I guarding my mind with the Word, or opening it to things I shouldn’t entertain (Genesis 3:1, Proverbs 14:15)?

🙏 Prayer
Father,
You have called me to walk wisely in a world that often deceives and confuses. Help me to be as wise as a serpent but as gentle and pure as a dove. Teach me to discern truth from error, not by the cleverness of my own understanding, but through the simplicity and sincerity of devotion to Christ. Help me shine as a light in this dark world — not with pride, but with holy humility.
Let my obedience bring You glory, and may my life testify to Your goodness. Guard my steps, direct my thoughts, and give me courage to stand even among wolves. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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07/18/2025
07/17/2025

🙏
Father,
“Help Me Put Others’ Needs Above My Desires”
Help me to give cheerfully and rest when needed.
Help me to know when to say yes out of love,
and when to step back and trust that You are the ultimate Provider.

Teach me to see the needs of others through Your eyes—
with compassion, not comparison;
with grace, not guilt.

When I’m tempted to cling to comfort,
remind me that true joy is found in surrender.
When I feel pulled in too many directions,
whisper wisdom into my heart—
showing me what is mine to carry,
and what is Yours alone.

Shape my heart to reflect Yours—
humble, generous, and led by peace.
Let me give from overflow, not obligation,
and love others in a way that honors both their needs and the life You've entrusted to me.

In all things, let Your love be the reason I serve,
and let Your Spirit be the strength behind every yes and every pause.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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07/14/2025

☀️ Morning Prayer: “Teach Me to Love Like You”
Good morning, Lord.

As I open my eyes to a new day, I also open my heart to Your command:
“Love your neighbor as yourself” and
“Pray for those who persecute you.”
These are not easy words, but they are Yours—and I want to follow You fully.

Father, some neighbors are easy to love—
They smile, support, and show kindness.
But others challenge my patience…
Some have hurt me, ignored me, or spoken against me.
And yet You call me to love them—not just tolerate them,
But to pray for them, to bless them, to see them through Your eyes.

So I surrender my pride.
I lay down the bitterness, the need to be right, the desire to be understood.
I ask You to soften my heart and sharpen my compassion.
Give me the grace to walk in forgiveness,
To speak peace when I want to defend myself,
And to remember that You loved me even when I was unlovable.

Let my words today be kind.
Let my thoughts be pure.
Let my actions reflect Your mercy.
Help me to be the kind of neighbor who brings light, not division—
Healing, not harm.

And for those who stand against me, mock me, or misunderstand me—
I lift them up to You.
Not with resentment, but with hope.
Not with sarcasm, but with sincerity.
Because I want them to know the love that is changing me.

Lord, may this day be filled with love that goes beyond comfort,
Love that crosses boundaries,
Love that looks like the Cross.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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07/13/2025

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Reflection befor bed: 🌜Night time Devotional“Sweet Sleep, Safe Steps”📖 Proverbs 3:21–26“My son, do not let wisdom and un...
07/13/2025

Reflection befor bed:
🌜Night time Devotional

“Sweet Sleep, Safe Steps”
📖 Proverbs 3:21–26

“My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.”

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✨ Devotional Thought

This passage is like a tender letter from a loving parent—urging us to keep wisdom close, not just as a mental idea, but as a constant, guiding presence. The promise here isn’t just knowledge—it’s peace. When God’s wisdom is preserved in our hearts, we walk in security, rest without fear, and face life’s uncertainties with courage.

In a world of sudden changes and anxious headlines, the reminder is powerful:
“The Lord will be at your side.”
That’s not poetic fluff—that’s real, grounding truth. His wisdom shields your mind, steadies your steps, and brings sweet sleep even in troubled times.

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🪞 Reflection Questions
1. What does it mean for you to “preserve sound judgment and discretion” in your daily life?
2. Where do you tend to let fear sneak in—during the day or at night?
3. What would change in your life if you truly trusted God to be at your side?

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🙏 Prayer

Lord,
Help me not to lose sight of Your wisdom. Teach me to value understanding more than the opinions of the world. Guard my steps and still my heart. When fear tries to rise up, remind me that You are by my side. Let Your peace anchor me so that I may walk in safety and rest in Your perfect care.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

07/11/2025

☕ Coffee and Reflection
Scripture: James 3:1–12 – Taming the Tongue

📖 Devotional
The tongue—a tiny member of the body—has a massive influence on the course of our lives and the lives of others. James doesn’t hold back. He calls the tongue a fire, a restless evil, and full of deadly poison. It’s capable of praising God one moment and cursing His image-bearers the next. This contradiction exposes a deep spiritual inconsistency.
The examples James gives—a horse's bit, a ship's rudder, a spark in a forest—remind us that small things steer great power. So too does our speech shape our direction, our relationships, and our witness.
Yet here’s the paradox: “No human being can tame the tongue.” So what hope do we have?
The answer lies not in willpower, but in heart transformation. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). Taming the tongue begins with surrendering the heart to God. As He renews our mind and purifies our motives, our words begin to reflect His truth, grace, and love.
🤔 Reflection Questions
When was the last time your words caused unintended harm or unexpected healing?

Are there areas of your speech—sarcasm, gossip, harshness, complaining—that God might be inviting you to surrender?

What spiritual practices could help you pause and pray before speaking?

🙏 Prayer
Father,
Your Word reminds me that my tongue holds the power of life and death. Forgive me for the times I have spoken carelessly or hurtfully. Create in me a clean heart so that my words reflect Your heart. Help me to speak truth with love, to bless and not curse, and to build up rather than tear down. May my mouth become a spring of fresh water, not salt. Holy Spirit, teach me to be quiet when I should be still and bold when I should speak truth.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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07/06/2025

☕ Coffee and Reflection
Title: “Remain in Me and Bear Fruit”
Scripture: John 15:1–17

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” – John 15:5a

🌿 Devotional Thought
Jesus paints a beautiful picture of connection: He is the true Vine, and we are the branches. From Him flows life, strength, and purpose. Apart from Him, we wither. But with Him, we flourish.

The Father doesn’t only remove lifeless branches—He prunes the fruitful ones, shaping us with His loving hands. Why? So we’ll bear even more fruit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness… a life that glorifies God.

Jesus also tells us what the true fruit looks like: love. Not just surface kindness, but deep, sacrificial, lay-down-your-life love—the kind Jesus showed to us. We love others best when we stay connected to Him.

And here’s a promise: if you remain in Him, and His words shape your heart, your prayers will align with His will, and they will be powerful and effective.

🤔 Reflection Questions
Am I truly abiding in Christ—or just occasionally visiting?

What has God been pruning in my life lately? How can I surrender to that process?

Who am I being called to love sacrificially today?

Do my prayers reflect Christ’s heart or my own desires?

🙏 Prayer
Father, You are the Gardener. Prune me in love so I may bear the fruit You desire. Keep me connected to Jesus, the True Vine. Let Your Word remain in me so that my thoughts, desires, and prayers align with Yours. Teach me to love as Jesus loved—willing to lay down my life in service and friendship. Let my life bring You glory today. Amen.

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07/06/2025

I was on TikTok tonight and came across a debate. Some people were having about the first time Jesus appeared in the Bible. He was there on the first page. He was the word God spoke to bring all things into being.
Sometimes when we read our Bible, we read too fast because we think we already know what it says: this is why it is important that we slow down and meditate on the word. and ask questions. ďżź
✨ Devotional Thought befor bed!

Before there was light, before there was time, before any words were spoken into the void—there was the Word.

Jesus didn’t begin in Bethlehem. He didn’t first appear in a manger. He has always existed—as the eternal Word, the very expression of God’s mind, heart, and power.

When we read in Genesis, “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’” we often picture the power of His voice cracking open the silence of space. And that’s true—but the New Testament pulls back the curtain. John tells us that it was Jesus—the Word—through whom all things were made.

Jesus was not the first thing God said.
Jesus is the reason anything could be said at all.

He is the source of creation, the voice behind the words, the power that gave form to the formless.

And then—this same eternal Word took on flesh.

Think about that: The Word that spoke stars into motion entered a woman’s womb. The voice that thundered light into being cried as a newborn. The eternal expression of God became touchable, knowable, and heartbreakingly humble.

Why?
So we could know the Father.
So we could walk in the light.
So the Word could speak our names with love—and not judgment.

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🤔 Reflection Questions:
1. How does it change your view of Jesus to realize He existed before creation?
2. What does it mean to you personally that “the Word became flesh”?
3. Are there areas in your life where you need to hear the voice behind the words—Jesus—speaking life again?

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🙏 Prayer:

Lord Jesus, You are the eternal Word. Before anything was spoken, You were there. Through You all things were made—and in You, I live and move and have my being. Speak into the places in my heart that feel dark, empty, or formless. Remind me that You are still speaking today. Let Your Word dwell richly in me. In Your name, amen.

🌾 “When Rejection Reveals the Heart”Scripture: Genesis 4:6–7 (NIV)“Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why i...
07/05/2025

🌾 “When Rejection Reveals the Heart”

Scripture: Genesis 4:6–7 (NIV)

“Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.’”

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🪞 Devotional Thought:

Rejection hurts. And sometimes, the deepest pain comes not from being denied—but from being confronted with truth we don’t want to face.

Cain wasn’t just angry because God didn’t accept his offering. He was angry because Abel’s offering exposed his own lack of heart. Cain gave “some” of his harvest, a token gift. Abel gave the best—the firstborn and the fat portions. The difference wasn’t just in what they gave, but in why they gave it.

God’s response to Cain was not harsh—it was full of mercy. He asked, “Why are you angry?” God was inviting Cain to look inward, to repent, to realign. He warned him of the danger: “Sin is crouching at your door.” Like a predator. And Cain had a choice: master it, or be mastered by it.

Cain chose poorly. He allowed bitterness to grow into violence, anger into murder. But we don’t have to.

Every moment of correction from God is a moment of invitation. A chance to turn around, to be honest, to offer not just the work of our hands—but the surrender of our hearts.

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🤔 Reflection Questions:
1. Have I ever responded like Cain—more focused on the rejection than on the reason?
2. What does my attitude toward correction say about my heart?
3. Is there an area in my life where I’ve been giving God “some” instead of my best?
4. Where might sin be crouching at my door?

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🙏 Prayer:

Father, thank You that You are slow to anger and rich in mercy. When I feel rejected or corrected, help me to see it as an opportunity to grow. Show me where I’ve held back parts of my heart, and teach me to give You my best—not to earn Your love, but because I already have it. Help me master the sin that seeks to master me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

07/02/2025

◄ Genesis ►
Willmington's Bible at a Glance
Genesis at a Glance
This book records the creation of all things, the fall of man, the universal flood and the Tower of Babel. It also overviews the lives of four all-important Old Testament individuals, namely, Abraham, his son Isaac, one of Isaac’s two sons, Jacob, and one of Jacob’s 12 sons, Joseph.

Bottom Line Introduction
AMAZING INDEED! THE WHEN, WHO, HOW, AND WHAT OF ALL THINGS EXPLAINED IN TEN SHORT WORDS!
• In the beginning (the when)
• God (the who)
• Created (the how)
• The heavens and the earth (the what)

Facts Regarding the Author of this Book

1. Who?
Moses. He was the younger brother of Aaron and Miriam (Ex. 6:20; Num. 26:59) who led his people Israel out of Egyptian bo***ge (Ex. 5-14) and gave them the law of God at Mt. Sinai (Exodus 20).

2. What?
The books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
3. When and where? 1405 B.C., from the eastern bank of the River Jordan in Moab.
4. Why?
a. Genesis. To record the origin of the world and the nation Israel
b. Exodus. The supernatural deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bo***ge.
c. Leviticus. The purpose and functions of the tabernacle.
d. Numbers. The failure of Israel to enter Canaan.
e. Deuteronomy. The review of the Law for that generation about to enter Canaan.
5. To whom? Israel in particular, all believers in general.

Key Events
1. The creation of man
2. The institution of marriage
3. The fall of man
4. The births of Cain and Abel
5. The removal of Enoch
6. The universal flood
7. The Tower of Babel
8. The call of Abraham
9. The giving of the Abrahamic Covenant
10. The institution of circumcision
11. The offering up of Isaac
12. The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah
13. The births of Jacob and Esau
14. The marriage of Jacob to Leah and Rachel
15. The elevation of Joseph in Egypt
16. The move of Jacob and his family from Canaan to Egypt

Key Individuals
1. Adam: First human, from whose side woman was taken
2. Eve: First woman and wife of Adam
3. Cain: First son of Adam and Eve, and first human to be born
4. Abel: Godly second son of Adam who was murdered by his brother Cain
5. Methuselah: World’s oldest human who died at the age of 969 years
6. Enoch: Father of Methuselah whom God removed from this earth without dying
7. Noah: The man God chose to build an Ark and save a remnant of humanity (Namely, his family) from a worldwide flood
8. Shem, Ham, and Japheth: Three sons of Noah from whom all human beings have sprung
9. Canaan: Wicked grandson (through Ham) who was guilty of an undisclosed sin against his grandfather, resulting in a curse.
10. Abraham: Father of the Nation Israel and the spiritual father of all believers
11. Sarah: Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
12. Lot: Materialistic nephew of Abraham
13. Hagar: Egyptian wife of Abraham and mother of Ishmael
14. Ishmael: Son of Hagar and Abraham and probably father of the Arab race
15. Isaac: The promised heir of Abraham and his barren wife Sarah
16. Rebekah: A relative of Abraham living in Mesopotamia who would become the wife of Isaac
17. Eliezer: Thought to be Abraham’s faithful servant who traveled to Mesopotamia and brought back Rebekah
18. Laban: Rachel’s father and later Isaac’s uncle
19. Jacob: Second born twin of Isaac and Rebekah
20. Esau: First born twin son of Isaac and Rebekah who would later sell his birthright to Jacob and eventually forfeit his blessing
21. Leah: Jacob’s first wife, who gave birth to six of his 12 sons and only recorded daughter
22. Dinah: Jacob’s only recorded daughter
23. Rachel: Jacob’s second and most beloved wife
24. Joseph: Rachel’s first-born son
25. Potiphar’s wife: Wicked woman who falsely accused Joseph of r**e, resulting in his imprisonment
26. Pharaoh: Egyptian king who placed Joseph over all the land after he had interpreted the ruler’s two dreams.

Key Places
1. Garden of Eden: original home of Adam and Eve, probably located between the Tigris and Euphrates River
2. Land of Nod: Place where the rebel Cain fled after killing his brother Abel
3. Mt. Ararat: Mountain in Turkey where the Ark of Noah settled down
4. Land of Shinar: Place where the Tower of Babel was built, near where the city of Babylon would later be built
5. Ur of the Chaldees: Abraham’s original home, located near the Euphrates River
6. Bethel: Place where Abraham built his first altar upon reaching the land of Canaan
7. Egypt: Abraham backslid and went here during a famine in Canaan
8. S***m: Wicked city located on the banks of the Dead Sea which was destroyed by God
9. Salem: Thought to be the first Mention of Jerusalem where Abraham met Melchizedek
10. Mt. Moriah: Elevated area near Jerusalem where Abraham offered up his son Isaac
11. Cave of Machpelah: Located south of Jerusalem where Abraham buried his wife Sarah
12. Jabbok: A tributary stream flowing into the Jordan river where Jacob wrestled with God
13. Bethlehem: Where Jacob buried his beloved wife Rachel
14. Land of Goshen: Area in Egypt where Jacob and his extended family settled
Unique Features
1. Genesis spans a total time period of at least 2,200 years. In light of this, note God’s priority here. He employed 20 percent of the book (1-11) to describe the first 1,800 years. This covers Creation, the Fall, the flood, and Babel. He employed 80 percent of the book (12-50) to describe the final 400 years. Here we read of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. This means approximately 80 percent of the total time period is covered in only 11 chapters, while 20 percent of the time is described in 39 chapters. The priority point is simple—in the mind of God, Abraham is more important than the universe.
2. It is the only book which describes God as resting (2:2, 3).
3. It gives the first prophecy of the coming Messiah, of his suffering and eventual victory (3:15).
4. It provides his first two names (Seed of the woman and Shiloh) (3:15; 49:10).
5. It pin points the tribe from whence he would come (Judah) and is the first book to mention the city where he would be born (Bethlehem) . See 49:10; 35:19.
6. It gives us the first human to be created (Adam) and the first human to be born (Cain) (1:26; 4:1).
7. It records the first man to die (Abel) and the first man not to die (Enoch) (4:8; 5:24).
8. The glory of God in creation (1:1) and the grace of God in salvation (Noah) (6:8) are both clearly seen.
9. We see the world’s earliest civilization (Cainite) and the world’s oldest citizen (Methuselah) (4:17; 5:27).
10. The first three of four divine institutions as found in Genesis:
• Marriage (2:21-25)
• Human government (9:6)
• The Nation Israel (12:1-3)
• The fourth is the church (Mt. 16:18, 19)
11. It provides the first illustration of human religion (the fig leaves), and the first example of divine redemption (the coats of skin) (3:7, 21).
12. Here a city is destroyed on the plains (S***m) and a boy is spared on a mountain (Isaac) (19, 22).
13. Here a son (Jacob) deceives his father (Isaac) and is later himself deceived by his sons (brothers of Joseph) (27, 37).
14. Here we read of the first barren mother (Sarah) and the first dying mother (Rachel) (16, 35).
15. Jerusalem (a type of the heavenly) and Egypt (a type of the worldly) are first mentioned in this stage (13, 14).
16. Here we first learn of a king called Melchizedek and a cave named Machpelah (14, 25).
17. Here the first of three great biblical covenants is introduced (12:1-3). These covenants are:
• The Abrahamic Covenant (12:1-3). This has to do with a land (Canaan) and a people (Israel).
• The Davidic Covenant (2 Sam. 7:4-16; 1 Chron. 17:3-5). This has to do with a king to rule in that land over that people.
• The New Covenant (Jer. 31:31). This has to do with changed hearts so that the people in the land will allow the king to rule over them.
18. In its pages sinners are drowned, and a saint (Noah) is drunken (7:21, 9:20-21).
19. A ship settles on a mountain and a tower rises on a plain (8:4, 11:1-4). This tower is but the beginning of three satanic attempts to consolidate religion around a project. Two more will follow. One was built near Babylon (Dan. 2), and the final one will be placed in the Holy of Holies (Rev. 13).
20. History’s first rebellion (Babel) and revival (Bethel) occurred in this book (11:4; 35:2-4).
21. Here Abraham climbs a mountain where God’s Lamb would someday die (22:2). On this occasion Isaac asks his father a question that would be answered by John the Baptist some 20 centuries later. The question asked by Isaac: “Where is the Lamb?” (22:7). The answer given by John: “Behold the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).

Comparison with Other Bible Books
1. Revelation:
• Genesis records humanity’s first rebellion against God (3:1-6); Revelation records the final rebellion (Rev. 20:7-10).
• Genesis records the entrance of sin (3:1-6); Revelation records its exit (Rev. 20:10; 21:4-8).
• Genesis records the imposition of the curse (3:9-19); Revelation records the lifting of the curse (Rev. 22:3).
• Genesis records the beginning of death (3:19); Revelation records the end of death (Rev. 21:4).
• Genesis records the creation of the present heavens and earth (1:1); Revelation records the creation of the new heavens and earth (Rev. 21:1).

2. Romans:
• In Genesis, Abraham is the patriarch of Israel; in Romans, he is the patriarch of all who believe (Rom. 4:16).

3. John, 1 John:
• All “begin at the beginning,” but their beginnings are different: Genesis begins with Creation; John and 1 John begin before Creation, with the preexistent Word.

4. Galatians
• Both show that salvation is by faith (15:6; Gal. 3:6).
• Both show God’s desire to redeem all humanity (12:2-3; Gal. 3:8).
Titles for and Types of Jesus
1. The seed of the woman (3:15).
2. Adam and Eve’s Lamb (3:21).
3. Abel’s Lamb (4:4).
4. The Angel of the Lord (16:7).
5. Abraham and Isaac’s Ram (22:13)
6. Shiloh (49:10).
THE BIBLE AT A GLANCE
GENESIS - REVELATION
Dr. H. L. Willmington
Founder & Dean, Willmington School of the Bible
Founder & Dean, Liberty Home Bible Institute
Professor, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

Copyright Š 2007 by Harold L. Willmington. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.

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