So Abram went up out of Egypt into the Negev--he and his wife and all his possessions--and Lot was with him. So Abram went up out of EgyptAbram's departure from Egypt marks a return to the land God promised him. This journey signifies a physical and spiritual movement back to God's plan after a period of testing and failure in Egypt. Egypt often symbolizes a place of refuge but also of temptation and sin, as seen in Abram's earlier deception about Sarai. This return can be seen as a type of repentance and restoration. into the Negev
The Negev is a desert region in southern Canaan, characterized by its arid climate. It serves as a transitional area between Egypt and the Promised Land. Abram's movement into the Negev signifies a step back into the land God promised to his descendants. The Negev's harsh conditions also reflect the challenges of faith and reliance on God for provision. he and his wife
Sarai, Abram's wife, accompanies him, highlighting the importance of family unity in God's covenant promises. Sarai's role is crucial, as she is part of the divine promise of offspring. Her presence underscores the theme of partnership in fulfilling God's plans. and all his possessions
Abram's wealth, including livestock and servants, is a testament to God's blessing despite his earlier missteps in Egypt. This wealth will later play a role in the separation from Lot, illustrating the challenges that come with prosperity. It also foreshadows the future prosperity of Israel. and Lot was with him
Lot, Abram's nephew, represents both family loyalty and future conflict. His presence is significant as it sets the stage for the eventual separation due to their growing wealth and the land's inability to support both households. Lot's journey with Abram also foreshadows his eventual settlement in Sodom, leading to further narrative developments. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbramLater known as Abraham, he is a central figure in the Bible, called by God to leave his homeland and journey to a land that God would show him. His faith and obedience are pivotal themes in his account. 2. EgyptA significant location in the Bible, often representing a place of refuge or testing. Abram had previously gone to Egypt due to a famine in Canaan. 3. NegevA desert region in southern Israel. It represents a place of transition and testing for Abram as he returns to the land God promised him. 4. SaraiAbram's wife, later known as Sarah. She plays a crucial role in God's covenant with Abram. 5. LotAbram's nephew, who travels with him. Lot's presence is significant as it leads to future events that test Abram's faith and decision-making. Teaching Points Faithful ObedienceAbram's journey back to the Negev demonstrates his commitment to following God's direction, even after a detour in Egypt. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful and obedient, trusting God's guidance. God's ProvisionDespite the challenges Abram faced, God provided for him and his family. This reminds us that God is our provider, even in difficult circumstances. Family and RelationshipsAbram's relationship with Lot highlights the importance of family and the potential challenges that can arise. Believers are called to navigate family dynamics with wisdom and grace. Returning to God's PromisesAbram's return to the Negev symbolizes a return to God's promises. When we stray, we are encouraged to return to the path God has set for us. Bible Study Questions 1. What can we learn from Abram's decision to return to the Negev after his time in Egypt? 2. How does Abram's journey reflect the importance of faith and obedience in our own lives? 3. In what ways does God's provision for Abram encourage us to trust Him in our current circumstances? 4. How can we apply the lessons from Abram's relationship with Lot to our own family dynamics? 5. What steps can we take to ensure we are returning to God's promises when we find ourselves off course? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 12Provides context for Abram's journey to Egypt due to famine and his subsequent return to the Negev. Hebrews 11Highlights Abram's faith as he obeyed God's call to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance. Isaiah 51Refers to Abram as a model of faith and righteousness, encouraging believers to look to him as an example. Acts 7Stephen's speech recounts Abram's journey, emphasizing his obedience and God's faithfulness. People Abram, Canaanites, Lot, Mamre, Perizzites, ZoarPlaces Ai, Bethel, Betonim, Canaan, Egypt, Gomorrah, Hebron, Jordan River, Negeb, Sodom, ZoarTopics Abram, Belonged, Egypt, Lot, Negeb, Negev, Returned, South, Towards, WifeDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 13:1-2 8811 riches, attitudes to Genesis 13:1-12 5076 Abraham, life of Library July 21. "Look from the Place Where Thou Art" (Gen. xiii. 14).
"Look from the place where thou art" (Gen. xiii. 14). Let us now see the blessedness of faith. Our own littleness and nothingness sometimes becomes bondage. We are so small in our own eyes we dare not claim God's mighty promises. We say: "If I could be sure I was in God's way I could trust." This is all wrong. Self-consciousness is a great barrier to faith. Get your eyes on Him and Him alone; not on your faith, but on the Author of your faith; not a half look, but a steadfast, prolonged look, with …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth August 11. "All the Land which Thou Seest" (Gen. xiii. 15).
"All the land which thou seest" (Gen. xiii. 15). The actual provisions of His grace come from the inner vision. He who puts the instinct in the bosom of yonder bird to cross the continent in search of summer sunshine in yonder Southern clime is too good to deceive it, and just as surely as He has put the instinct in its breast, so has He also put the balmy breezes and the vernal sunshine yonder to meet it when it arrives. He who gave to Abraham the vision of the Land of Promise, also said in infinite …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth The Importance of a Choice
'And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. And he went on his journeys from the south even to Beth-el, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Beth-el and Hal; Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord. And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents. And the …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Land of Promise
"All the Land which thou seest, to thee will I give it."--Gen. xiii. 15. Gertrude of Hellfde, 1330. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899 It was as if upon His breast He laid His piercèd hand, And said "To thee, beloved and blest, I give this goodly land." O Land of fountains and of deeps, Of God's exhaustless store-- O blessed Land, where he who reaps Shall never hunger more-- O summer Land, for ever fair With God's unfading flowers; O Land, where spices fill the air, And songs the golden towers-- …
Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen and Others (Second Series) The Wilderness: Temptation. Matthew 4:1-11. Mark 1:12, 13. Luke 4:1-13.
The University of Arabia: Jesus' naturalness--the Spirit's presence--intensity, Luke 2:45-51.--a true perspective--- the temptation's path--sin's path--John's grouping, 1 John 2:16.--the Spirit's plan--why--the devil's weakness--the Spirit's leading--a wilderness for every God-used man, Moses, Elijah, Paul. Earth's Ugliest, Deepest Scar: Jesus the only one led up to be tempted--the wilderness--its history, Genesis 13:10-13. 18:16-19:38.--Jesus really tempted--no wrong here in inner response--every …
S. D. Gordon—Quiet Talks about Jesus Notes on the Third Century
Page 161. Line 1. He must be born again, &c. This is a compound citation from John iii. 3, and Mark x. 15, in the order named. Page 182. Line 17. For all things should work together, &c. See Romans viii. 28. Page 184. Lines 10-11. Being Satan is able, &c. 2 Corinthians xi. 14. Page 184. Last line. Like a sparrow, &c. Psalm cii. Page 187. Line 1. Mechanisms. This word is, in the original MS., mechanicismes.' Page 187. Line 7. Like the King's daughter, &c. Psalm xlv. 14. Page 188. Med. 39. The best …
Thomas Traherne—Centuries of Meditations Discourse on the Good Shepherd.
(Jerusalem, December, a.d. 29.) ^D John X. 1-21. ^d 1 Verily, verily, I say to you [unto the parties whom he was addressing in the last section], He that entereth not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. [In this section Jesus proceeds to contrast his own care for humanity with that manifested by the Pharisees, who had just cast out the beggar. Old Testament prophecies were full of declarations that false shepherds would arise to …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Old Testament Canon from Its Beginning to Its Close.
The first important part of the Old Testament put together as a whole was the Pentateuch, or rather, the five books of Moses and Joshua. This was preceded by smaller documents, which one or more redactors embodied in it. The earliest things committed to writing were probably the ten words proceeding from Moses himself, afterwards enlarged into the ten commandments which exist at present in two recensions (Exod. xx., Deut. v.) It is true that we have the oldest form of the decalogue from the Jehovist …
Samuel Davidson—The Canon of the Bible Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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