Category Archives: Reflections

Reading Genesis 41-50 We are into the final (tens of) chapters. The narrative follows Joseph in Egypt as he receives his brothers and father in Egypt. But first, he had to interpret Pharaoh’s dream to be placed in the position of second-in-charge of Egypt. The young Joseph’s dreams when he was younger landed him inContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 25 – 29”

Reading Genesis 37-40 Most Christians are familiar with the story of Joseph. In fact, I will give a brief summary of Genesis 37, 39-40 here. Joseph was Israel (Jacob’s new name) favourite son of the 12. As a result, Joseph was pretty cocky about it. He had 2 dreams, each along the lines of hisContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 23 – 24”

Reading Genesis 30-36 We continue the story following one of the patriarchs: Jacob. Jacob is son of Isaac, crucially, Jacob, through deceit, “stole” the blessing of Isaac, which was for his twin brother Esau (Chapter 27). The interaction between Jacob and Esau ends with Esau wanting to kill Jacob, and Jacob fleeing to his uncleContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 20 – 22”

Reading Genesis 25-29 Apologies for the lack of posting. I have been really caught up with school and outside commitments. The past few lessons carries on the story from the Abraham to the all important lineage to Jacob (aka Israel). Genesis 25 starts with the death of Abraham, not before he had many more children.Continue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 16 – 19”

Reading Genesis 22-24 Genesis 22 is a foreshadowing of what is to come many years later. Chapter 22 is probably one of the most well known story about Abraham and his son Isaac. The story is pretty much self-explanatory, but underpinning the entire story is two large theological concept. Abraham fear and trusted God. KnowingContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 14 & 15”

Reading Genesis 18:16-21:34 Sandwiched between stories (note plural) of sin in Genesis 18 to 21 is the fulfilment of the covenant that God made with Abraham from the previous lessons in Chapter 15. The writer of Genesis is creating a mythology/legend to set up the stage for how the chosen descendants of Abraham will faceContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 12 & 13”

Reading Genesis 15-18:15 We enter into one of the most important texts for which all Abrahamic faiths find their roots – the covenant (or two covenants) that God made with Abram. Also the text that continues to be the main dividing line that separates modern Islam from Judaism and Christianity. I present my reflection fromContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 10 & 11 Reflections”

Reading Genesis 11:10-12:20; 13-14 We enter into the start of God’s long (and I really mean LONG) redemption plan that he first made mention of in Genesis 3:15 “And I will put enmity    between you and the woman,    and between your offspring and hers;he will crush your head,    and you will strike his heel.” This long redemption plan for mankindContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 8 & 9 Reflections”

Reading Genesis 9:18-11:9 We last stop with the covenant that God made with Noah and every living creature, promising that the waters shall never become a flood to destroy all flesh (Genesis 9:15). All seems good right? Evil was eradicated, the world can continue on the “good” trajectory that should come after the flood. YouContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 7 Reflections”

Reading Genesis 8-9:17 If you count the number of days that Noah stayed in the ark, it totals ~370 days (I don’t want to debate the exact number of days as it’s meaningless). God only informed Noah that the rain that He was going to sent is 40 days (and nights). Little did Noah expectContinue reading “BSF Genesis Lesson 6 Reflections”