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Trees: Terebinth

God expresses his love for us by remaining with us, even dining with us. The shade of trees is the setting where God showed his love to Abraham and Sarah. Genesis 18:1-10 The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the […]
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Trees that Glorify God – Knowledge of Good and Evil

Genesis 2 & 3 (selected verses) Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and […]
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Seeking & Finding

These scripture lessons are the assigned readings for the Epiphany of Our Lord. Isaiah 60:1-6 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over […]
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All God’s Creatures: Ram

The scripture lessons for today distinguish between faith in the greatness of our own sacrifices and faith in God to provide. Genesis 22:1-2, 6-14 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to
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