And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29 Inheritance, or Nachalah, that we looked at last week can also be translated as heritage. The dictionary tells us heritage includes valued objects, qualities or cultural traditions, which have been passed down from previous generations. We think of inheritance as…
Read more
About: jen
Recent Posts by jen
Our Inheritance
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Indeed I have a beautiful inheritance. Psalm 16:6 The normal transfer of wealth during Biblical times is from father to son. A woman participates in the family wealth only through her husband. God uses this custom as an illustration of what He bestows on us.…
Read more
Authenticity: Let it Rain
When our SoCal skies get cloudy, we hope for rain to ease our desert climate. Although we’ve had a good dose this year, I’m still skeptical at forecasts for precipitation. In our region, those overcast skies don’t always deliver moisture. Israel has a similar desert climate and rain is a blessing. It’s a huge disappointment…
Read more
More than the hairs of my head
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care, and even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31 Jesus sent out His beloved disciples prepared to encounter…
Read more
Recent Comments by jen
- January 3, 2024 on Patience in Prayer: The graciousness of God
- August 22, 2023 on When I am afraid
- April 8, 2023 on Calling YHWH: With my every breath
- December 22, 2022 on Stephen: Becoming like Jesus
- July 20, 2022 on Accept One Another