by Doug Van Meter | 10 Dec 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
I recently read the book Sunsets written by Deborah Howard, a registered nurse with special training in the field of hospice nursing. It is a wonderful book, which gives a biblical perspective on death and dying. In it, she highlights the theme of God’s sovereignty,...
by Doug Van Meter | 26 Nov 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
In our previous study of Genesis 22 we observed several aspects of Abraham’s response to God’s command to offer up Isaac as a burnt offering upon Mount Moriah. First, we consider his response to this commandments as a father (22:1-2). We sought to empathise with him...
by Doug Van Meter | 12 Nov 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
When the biblical character of Abraham is mentioned, perhaps several events come to one’s mind. For example: his leaving Ur of the Chaldees to head for the land of Canaan; God’s subsequent promise to him that through him all the families of the earth would be blessed;...
by Doug Van Meter | 22 Oct 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
Solomon informs us that “a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance” (Proverbs 15:13) and that “a merry heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). When the heart is merry it is often associated with laughter: “Laughter is the best medicine,” we are told....