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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Abraham – Part #4)


Gen. 12:1, “Now the LORD said unto Abram;” There is no indication here that Abraham was in prayer: However, Abraham must have been a man of prayer, and a man of God before he left Haran. Terah, Abraham’s father was … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Abraham – Part #3)


In Genesis 15 Abram has a vision, but we don’t like to talk about those in fundamental circles today. So, let’s call it a ‘D.M.I.’ a “Dynamic Mental Impression.” Gen. 15:2, I believe is a prayer, “And Abram said, “Lord … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Abram Part – #2)


Abram slips in Gen. 12:10-20. “He fails under fire” and forsakes the place of the LORD’s blessings. Why do we do that? Especially those in ministry? Famine strikes and down to Egypt (Miz-rai-im) he goes. He tells a half lie, … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Abraham – Part #1)


(Sorry, I had an operation and have been away from, ‘The Scarlet Worm’ for awhile but I am feeling better. First a little review!) We have talked about, Adam the Garden-Tiller; Enoch the God-Pleaser; Noah the Ship-Builder, and now we … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Noah – Part #6)


As we said previous Keil points out there are three elements of Noah’s story in Gen. 6-9 his piety, his preservation and his proclamation. However, we need to concentrate on the first element, ‘Noah’s personal piety of godliness’ for an … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Noah – Part #5)


We have been sailing with Noah, ‘The Ship Builder’ for several weeks and now it’s time to drop the anchor and dive for some pearls to add to our, “Principles of Prayer.” We have looked at two men in the … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Noah – Part #4)


“So God blessed (barak) Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth.” Gen. 9:1. In chapter one remember God blessed the animals and man, and in chapter two God blessed the Sabbath, … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Noah – Part # 3)


“And Noah built an altar unto the LORD…” Gen. 8:20. The first thing this man who walked with God did when he got off the ark, was to build a family altar and worship the God of creation. What’s the … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Noah – Part #2)


“And the LORD shut him in.” Gen 7:16. What a precious truth! The invitation was from God, v.1, “Come into the ark,” not ‘go into the ark.’ The invitation is such that God was already in the ark and was … Continue reading

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“Portraits of Prayer in Genesis” (Noah – Part #1)


God saw the wickedness of man and was about to destroy everything that breathed on the face of the earth, “But Noah found grace (khane) in the eyes of the LORD.” This is the first occurrence of grace in the … Continue reading

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