Bible Studies by Ron Thomas
February 4, 2011 – Genesis 25
Presumably, when Sarah died, Abraham remarried. However, in truth, we do not know the time at which Abraham married Keturah. Who is Keturah? In 1 Chronicles 1:32, she is identified as a concubine (cf. this with Genesis 25:6). Jewish theologians …
February 3, 2011 – Genesis 24
1. Just as in the previous chapter there seems to be a good deal about the purchasing of a burial plot, there is also a good deal given to us about the arranged marriage between Isaac and a woman he …
February 2, 2011 – Genesis 23
This chapter brings a couple of interesting thoughts to mind. First, that Sarah lived to the age of 127 years. If you like Bible trivia, she is the only female in Scriptures where her age is given to us at …
February 1, 2011 – Genesis 22
1. At best, it is difficult to understand the anguish Abraham surely experienced at the moment the Lord told him to sacrifice his son to the Almighty. In fact, Jewish theologians regard this section as one in which Abraham initially …
January 28, 2011 – Genesis 21
1. There are three primary sections in this chapter. First, we read of the birth of Isaac. Second, we read that Abraham sends out Ishmael (Hagar) from the family. And third, we read of Abraham’s interaction with the king of …