Genesis 26

Genesis 26 What is it with these men and their sisters? Isaac does the same stupid thing his father did. He told everyone that Rebekah was his sister, but Abimelek noticed him being more that “sister friendly” with her, and freaks out. Isaac, just like his dad, thought everyone would kill him for his wife. It would …

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Genesis 21

Genesis 21 God finally gets around to giving Sarah a son (see Gen 18).  Abraham named him Isaac and they were happy.  Ishmael makes fun of Isaac, and for that Sarah wants them gone. Not bad enough that she enslaves them and hates Hagar for doing what Sarah told her to do.  No.  She doesn’t think they …

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Genesis 20

Genesis 20 Abraham and Sarah move to Gerar. Abraham starts passing Sarah off as his sister… AGAIN? Anyone remember Gen 12? Here is the SIR post for that one. Being his “sister”, the king, Abimelek, takes her. Didn’t Abraham learn the first time?  What the heck did he think was going to happen this time? Maybe he …

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