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When God Brings Life Out of the Impossible -Genesis 21
Genesis 21 is a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness, sovereignty, and tender care. In this chapter, Isaac—the child of promise—is finally born. Yet we also see deep family conflict, painful separation, and God’s mercy extended even to those outside the covenant line. This chapter teaches us that God keeps His promises , He works beyond human ability , and He watches over those who feel forgotten . 1. God Works Behind the Scenes to Fulfill His Promise (Genesis 21:1) “ The
Hyunjin Lee
Dec 11, 20254 min read
When Old Sins Return -Genesis 20
Genesis 20 records a significant moment that took place shortly after Abraham moved to Gerar. What makes this story striking is that Abraham repeats the same mistake he made 24 years earlier in Egypt (Genesis 12:10–20). The chapter unfolds in two main parts: Abraham’s deception about Sarah being his sister, and God’s protective intervention (vv. 1–7). Abimelech’s rebuke , Abraham’s explanation, and God’s gracious resolution (vv. 8–18). Some scholars who follow the Documenta
Hyunjin Lee
Dec 2, 20252 min read
When We Run Ahead of God -Genesis 16
Genesis 16 is a sobering chapter that shows what happens when we try to fulfill God’s promises by our own strength instead of trusting His timing. 1. When We Don’t Wait on God, Pain Follows (Genesis 16:1–3) Sarai believed God had “kept her from having children,” yet instead of trusting His promise, she chose to act in human wisdom. She used Hagar, her servant, as a tool rather than honoring her as a person created by God. Abram also agreed to this plan, even though he knew i
Hyunjin Lee
Nov 17, 20252 min read
Faithful Courage in a Corrupted World -Genesis 14
Summary Genesis 14 is a chapter of both political warfare and spiritual revelation . When Lot is captured in a conflict among kings, Abram’s response becomes a model of faith-driven courage , integrity , and dependence on God’s justice rather than human reward. In rescuing Lot, Abram shows what it means to walk in covenant loyalty — not only toward God, but toward people, even those who have made unwise choices. His encounter with Melchizedek, the priest-king of Salem, fores
Hyunjin Lee
Nov 10, 20253 min read
The Faith That Lets Go -Genesis 13
Scripture Reflection After the famine and his humbling experience in Egypt, Abram returned to Bethel — “the place where he had first built an altar to the Lord” (13:4). Here, he called upon the name of the Lord again — not as a perfect man, but as one who had fallen, repented, and come home. This moment marked spiritual renewal, a return to the altar where his journey of faith had begun. Even the most faithful stumble. But true faith is not the absence of failure — it’s the w
Hyunjin Lee
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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