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I hope this will be a simple fun tool for us to grow in our understanding and surrender to God through the Bible as we connect over the web. Reading the Bible is both simple and difficult. What could be easier than opening a book and reading? Yet we've all done that and wondered what sections of the Bible mean? What's with the book of Leviticus? What is Revelation really about? Is the Song of Songs about marital love or is it supposed to be more 'spiritual' than that?

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5.19.2010

GENESIS 14

For NIV reading click here http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+14&version=NIV

Lots of strange names and activity...if you know someone looking for a name for their newborn, you might want to point them here:) International history connects with the history of this family through which God has planned to reach the world.

This chapter shows kings at battle leading to the pillaging of Sodom and Gomorrah where Lot had settled. Abram and some trained family pursue Lot's rescue.

This all leads to a noble encounter with a king named Melchizedek.

Abram once again shows himself living a little closer to the man of character that seemed to be missing a bit in the 'say-you're-my-sister' story.

Thoughts, questions, etc.

Prayers,
Matt
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  1. AndyMay 19, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    318 men born under Abraham's leadership. Using traditional ancient logic, there could have easily been upwards of 1000 men, women and children amongst his camp. Wow. And then to go out and whip a bunch of kings that were battle seasoned. I guess this fits under, "I will bless those that bless you and I will curse those that curse you." One of GOD's promises that I hold onto today.

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